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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Even though my cholesterol is normal in every way, except mildly elevated LDL (100), my doctor wants me on a statin because of family history.  My overall number is 178.  I’m afraid to take one.   I’ve read that cholesterol is being wrongly vilified. I’ve also read that statins are a big pharma scam. Please share your knowledge.  Would you take them?[/quote]

No.  Because your chances of getting diabetes because of statin use is high.  However, get an complete cardiac work done (maybe even angio) to check that there is no blockage in your cardiac arteries or any artery that feeds the brain first. If there is extensive blockage - 70% and higher, you may need to do a cost benefit analysis.

Also, you have to make changes in your diet, sleep, exercise and also take the right supplements for at least 6 months before you make a decision about statins.  
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Right supplements is vague enough that any failure with this advice is due to the wrong supplements. [/quote]

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