A new Study published HERE in the Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics claims to be the first to discover that a common supplement, Alpha Lipoic Acid, lowers cholesterol levels.
I find it interesting that they seem to think that this is a novel idea that no one has ever thought of before when there are PLENTY of studies that have already shown this.
Like This Study done in Malaysia, This Study from China, This Study and This Study as well as This One done in the US.
Along with the cholesterol lowering effects that have been noted in Alpha Lipoic Acid, known as ALA, many other beneficial effects were noted such as a reduction in already formed plaques in the heart and the aorta as well as liver protective effects and a lowering of blood sugars in diabetics.
In NONE of these studies was there a mention of ANY Side Effects from the ALA!
So, why is it that doctors constantly prescribe dangerous ‘statin’ drugs to lower cholesterol when there are perfectly safe and natural alternatives to these drugs?
Call it Big Pharma.
Some other Natural Cholesterol Lowering Agents are:
- Exercise
- A Mediterranean Diet
- Red Yeast Rice
- Omega 3 Fatty Acids
- The Truth about Statins by Dr. Mercola
- Cholesterol is NOT the cause of Heart Disease by Ron Rosedale
- The Dangers of Statin Drugs by Sally Fallon and Mary Enig PHd
So the next time that you are in the doctor’s office and you are prescribed a cholesterol lowering statin drug, you may want to ask your doctor about possible alternatives to these dangerous drugs.
As part of your doctor’s job, he is required to inform you of the risks, benefits and alternatives of any drug that he prescribes you.
However, the sad fact is that your doctor may not even KNOW about the potential dangerous effects of the statin drugs that he is prescribing and may not even know of any alternatives.
So it is up to you to be informed of your alternatives and take action about your own health.
Resources to read before going to the doctor
I am available for consultations in order to help you to make your best informed decisions about your health care.
Kerri Knox, RN- The Immune Queen
Functional Medicine Practitioner
http://www.easy-immune-health.com
