What You Must Know About Statin Drugs & Their Natural Alternatives: A Consumer's Guide to Safely Using Lipitor, Zocor, Mevacor, Crestor, Pravachol, or Natural Alternatives

This book is a no-nonsense presentation of the facts about cholesterol. Finally I have seen something that actually tells the truth instead of twisting everything into a self-serving set of misleading statements designed to sell a product.This book is a refreshing change. Dr. Cohen gives both sides of the research and carefully explains what the different studies actually mean.He makes no broad sweeping generalizations about statin drugs. Some people can benefit; others can use alternatives.He explains all the options and why.Very important. Very informative.

Have read it twice and still learn the down sides of statin drugs. Will never take them after reading the truth about the affects on the body. Everybody should read this to be better informed and to discuss it with their personal Doctor. I have and he did not prescribe after i talked with him about the down sides of this money maker for the drug companies. Read it and be informed. Respectfully, Lew

This book is for every person with a little bit of elevated cholesterin who's doctor tries to force Statins on them (like mine does). It's a book that can save you money and your mental health!

This book is a must-read for those with high cholesterol. You really do have to be your own health advocate and not go only by what your doctor recommends. I agree with Dr. Cohen in that a lot of doctors are "in bed" with pharmaceutical companies and are given big perks to push their drugs at levels which aren't necessarily safe or effective.I have moderately-high hereditary cholesterol levels and have tried many statin drugs in the past - all with bad side-effects which exacerbated my fibromyalgia (muscle pain, weakness). After reading this book, I've quartered the statin pills my doctor gave me and have had no bad side effects. Saves money, too! Dr. Cohen's motto of "Start low and go slow" is good advice when it comes to statins.

I liked this book because the author effectively bridges the gap between mainstream and alternative medicine for cholesterol management. He is more accepting of statins than I like, but he rates them as a last choice after lifestyle and supplements. That's good. He also advocates a "start low, go slow" prescription plan which makes sense. Some information is totally obsolete, especially the parts about the costs of statins. Red yeast rice that is available in the USA no longer contains any lovastatin in most cases.

This is a great book written by a doctor who gives an in-depth look at the various types and brands of statins and how to dial in a Cholesterol lowering dosage for each individual. He also explores alternatives, nutrition and diet as a natural way to lower Cholesterol, LDL and HDL. Anyone taking Statins or considering starting would find this a good read.

Very informative. Good for someone looking for alternative cures for cholesterol

"Statin Drugs & Their Natural Alternatives" is a must read for anyone using statins or who may use them in the future. Even though prescribed by a doctor, statins are not always safe. They can result in many undesirable side effects. Doctors don't tell you about all the side effects when they prescribe statins, it's just easy for them to prescribe statin drugs so they do it. The dangers and consequences become the problem of the patient, not the doctor. Protect yourself by reading this book.

Very interesting info about statins. Read this alongside The Great Cholesterol Con by Malcolm Kendrick and you will have some insight into the possible downside of statin medication. One star knocked off because with these texts aimed at the general public by professionals it's always tricky for said general public (me for example) to assess their merits. So if your cholesterol isn't sky high and you have other health issues you might just not want to take them.....

Wow! Really opened my eyes. A must read if cholesterol is a concern for you. Actually a must read for anyone on statins or think they may one day need to be on them.

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