A Statin-Free Life

Everyone whose doctor is pushing statins should read this book. Very easy read and great actionable advice not just why to not take statins, but also what to do instead, which is super valuable. It helped me realize that cholesterol is not a problem for me, as all my other values are great and my CT cardio scan shows 0 calcium. However if you still want to lower cholesterol, I have succeeded doing that with a supplement I highly recommend - IP6 Gold. However don’t reduce it too much, as higher cholesterol correlates with longer life and lower overall mortality.

At 82 years old I am at a point that almost anything that can be out of kilter in my body IS out of kilter. I purchased this book when my heart doc said she wanted me to start taking Atorvastatin to lower my LDL cholesterol, raise HDL and lower triglycerides. One of my sons said I should read the book first. So I did and it gave me several really good points to discuss with the doc. Oh how I wish I had more willpower to do everything the book recommends, but I can assure you that the author Dr. Aseem Malhotra is a very smart person who cites real-world studies about statins in relationship to cholesterol, heart disease, diet and exercise. He makes solid points. Perhaps the book will help you deal with your own health issues.

Interesting, informative.

My sister recommended I read this book after I had my lipids checked and they were surprisingly high. I’m in the US so my overall number was 306, which is 7.9 in the UK. My doctor immediately prescribed a low 10mg statin and said we’d recheck my numbers after 3 months she also ordered the coronary calcium score test for me. I, like many people, experienced side effects from the statin my doctor prescribed, with severe neck pain being the worst. After 6 weeks, I had the calcium score test and it came back at ZERO! I stopped taking the statin and immediately felt better. I had already adopted a more vegetable based diet when I found out that my cholesterol was high, so when I went for my lipids rechecked after 3 months, the overall number was down to 250/6.4. I had also lost 12lbs. Dr. Malhotra explains the history of statins and presents the findings of many studies that revealed statins are not as effective as we are led to believe in preventing heart attacks and strokes. He discusses what contributes to heart disease and the association of familial hyperlipidemia. I found the information fascinating and liked the fact that time was spent discussing all causes of high cholesterol and what you can do to lower it naturally. This book is written is an easy to understand way, with lots of resources for information you usually don't hear about from your doctor. A Satin Free Life highlights how much our lifestyle effects our health, which we already knew, right? The biggest lightbulb moment for me was learning that reducing refined sugars is more beneficial than reducing saturated fat in lowering cholesterol. Everyone is different though, and each person should talk to their doctor about their own situation. I have chosen to follow Dr. Malhotra’s advice and hope to continue my journey to better health, and a statin free life, through diet and exercise.

Wow! This book is fantastic! It goes over everything that you would ever want to know about heart health. I knew for a while that statins weren’t always the best choice for people, and this book was an eye-opener. Please please please read this book before you do anything regarding heart health. The book is easy to read, and clear and concise. I had ordered it a while ago, but just got around to reading it, and I’m so glad that I did. It answers a lot of the questions I have about back pain that I’ve been having ever since I took statins. I stopped taking it and in two days I had no pain. So please read this book before taking any medication.

Did a great job explaining how cholesterol is produced in your body and from food you eat. It also details how your body needs cholesterol. It does not state that there is never a need for statins, but it does give information to make an informed decision.

If you ever wondered about taking statins this is a primer on how things work. It’s a thin book with 1/3 rd of its pages filled with food recipes. The pint of it all is to eat good , organic food , stay away from soda and pre-packaged foods. Ok . Sure. But I need to know more , hence why this is a small starter book.

This is an updated version of the many statin publications. it gives the historical facts on statins. Statins are prescribed widely w/o an explanation of why and also this is a good road map to make other healthy choices. Attention to diet changes, reducing stress to get to a healthy place without statins. Great road map to heathier lifestyle packed with information and even includes heart healthy recipes. A good addition to your library for greater health choices.

Half of the book is blank pages. Never in my life have I received blank pages instead of a book. My dissapointment is indescribable. Amazon does not give me the choice to ask my money back and the communication with it is from very difficult to impossible. Both are unacceptable.

Excellent book. Demystifies the basis on the entire medical health indistry misunderstanding of original clinical studies. Lots of clinical study references but not too many for non medical folk. Really well written and easy to understand. You'll want to refer back to this a lot. Really fascinating.

Très bon livre d'un vrai cardiologue.

Extremely useful book for me cos I am slim yet have cholesterol issues

Why did I buy this book? Because I knew it would be a brilliant investment, and I wasn’t wrong. Your health is, after all, your wealth. In this book you can find all relevant information on heart disease, cholesterol, coronary calcium score (I found this chapter especially interesting) diet, exercise, stress and of course statins, and all in the one place. There’s even some recipes thrown in for good measure. Dr Malhotra is a leading cardiologist which immediately gives me faith in what he has to say about heart health. He has 10 years of research under his belt, and it certainly shows. The book is indeed brilliantly researched and meticulously referenced. It covers so much and includes a 28 day heart disease prevention plan (I know so many who will appreciate this), an in depth but understandable explanation of what causes heart disease, and a solution to reversing it. Giving people in that boat hope, which is what is needed. It has given me a much greater understanding of cholesterol and how it is linked to heart disease. Not so long ago I classed cholesterol as one of the mysteries of life. So much confusing information out there. This book certainly clears up the cholesterol conundrum. Included are many patient case studies which I find very interesting. Real life experiences. I myself was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in December 2017. My diabetic nurse went straight for the prescription pad in that initial appointment! I was prescribed metformin and statins without even asking me about my diet or explaining anything about cholesterol. I declined medication, to find a better way. Thankfully I did, but that is another story. A success story which I can attribute to Dr Malhotra. His advice and the solution to regaining my health was to be found via Google and thankfully was in the palm of my hand. Education is certainly the key. Within a short space of time I had returned to full health and into remission where I remain over 3 years later. All my health markers are optimal including blood sugars, blood pressure, cholesterol and weight. And I’ve never felt better. So I can say that, from my own experience, what he advises really does make complete sense..... and works. He explains things in a way I can understand, no jargon, clear and concise. ‘Question everything’ comes across. I have certainly questioned statins. Why? Well, on my journey with type 2 diabetes I have learned so much from listening to other diabetics and their harrowing experiences. One thing that I did learn is that statins can cause a lot of damage and have numerous side effects. Many diabetics explained how the statins actually RAISED their blood sugars! And doctors and diabetic nurses dish them out like smarties. Why do they do this before even asking patients what they eat? Aseem is a great advocate of food being the greatest form of medicine. This is a book that everyone interested in their long term health should read. And certainly everyone in the medical profession!!! They could learn so much. Well done Aseem, another great book that is going to change so many lives for the better.