Don’t Worry About “Bad” Cholesterol, Says Dr. Paul Saladino

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[ejack]

My mother had high cholesterol her whole life as did her mother. They both died at 96 with no other health conditions….neither took any prescription drugs .

[unikornkontroller]

I've had high "bad" cholesterol for years. My doctor wanted to put me on a statin. I had heard that getting a coronary calcium scan could determine if I had any plaque buildup in my arteries. It was maybe $100 to do but my score came back at zero. There was no reason I needed to be on a statin. That was 6 years ago and last year I had the scan done again. Score was zero.

The scary thing was my doc knew about these scans and didn't even offer it up as a solution. She just wanted to put me on a statin.

[msclecarcrzy]

My grandma was told in the 90's she had high cholesterol and needed to put on a statin. She said no and she's still here. She's now 91 soon to be 92

[debrakilgore]

My cholesterol numbers have been high for the past 30 yrs. I’m currently 67 😮yrs. IN 2023 I had an stress test, echo, ultrasound, and a cardiac calcium score (CT) of my heart done. No calcium buildup in my arteries. My calcium score was 0. Yet my doctor wants me on statins. If what I’ve been doing for the last 30 yrs has not caused any plaque buildup and I get another 30 yrs I’ll take my chances! 🤷🏽‍♀️

[threewealth]

My daughter (15) was told she has high cholesterol and because I wouldn’t put her on a statin our Dr fired us as patients. She is not diabetic. We are in Canada.

[glenyst]

My husband has a total cholesterol over 350 most of his life. All other bloodwork, BP, weight fine. Now 70, is still in perfect health, no meds. On traditional 60s diet. Meat, fish, eggs, lots of dairy, some veges and an apple a day, plus cod liver oil. Last time sick was 1980 with a mild cold. Not genetic. His siblings, children and grandchildren get all the normal seasonal ills.

[TheZig]

I've never had a doctor ask me about my diet.

[brianwong]

I remember in the late 70s and early 80s, my relatives who were doctors boasted about being invited on "conferences" on luxury cruises by pharma reps, who told them how much money they would earn prescribing statins where patients would have to buy them for life.

[JA-zhxi]

My grandmother had overall cholesterol over 600 and the doctor freaked out and tried to put her on meds. She was already 80 at the time and was like no way. She lived to 90.

[martibee]

I was diagnosed with high cholesterol about 15 years ago and was put on Lipitor. Within 2 weeks it caused me to be temporarily paralyzed, for several hours. The Dr took me off the Lipitor, & put me on another statin, that one caused me to be temporarily paralyzed also, except it took a month before the paralysis happened. Then the Dr put me on prescription Niacin, which caused me to break out in hives. I can't take any of those meds for lowering my cholesterol. When I see my GP doctor, he tests my cholesterol & says "you have elevated cholesterol, don't worry about it". And I'm always careful about what I eat, to keep my cholesterol down.

[CookingwithDesi]

My Dr wanted to put me on a statin also for elevated LDL & total cholesterol. I had a cardiac cath for what turned out to be esophageal erosions. The cardiologist said I have the heart of an 18 year old. No blockages. Thank you for your in depth teaching on this topic! ❤

[isabel]

I’m a fit 58 year old and was given a statin . Took it for a year and did my research . I’ve now stopped the statin as I have no other health heart risks and regularly exercise and am not overweight. More risks taking this drug than not in my case

[KellyMcCulloughffn]

I'm glad you mentioned insulin sensitivity and oxidization of cells. Much bigger need for this focus.

[karylmorgan]

I don't worry about it. Mine has been 235 to 240 for 40 years since I was 37 and back then 235 was considered normal. Pharma kept lowering the numbers every 10 years. I think pharma just keeps lowering the safe numbers to put more people on stations. Scare tactics were used by a cardiologist on me so I dumped him.

[DevinAngus]

I’m 42 and have always had cholesterol over 220. As high as 400. Normally it’s around 300. But my HDL is normal 60+ and my triglycerides are under 100. I’m very active and fit and avoid most sugar and carbs and eat organic and grass fed and feel great. This video was the best I’ve seen and super comforting and informative. Thank you!

[janetw]

Canola oil was developed for lubricating machinery.

[LifeLittle]

I needed to hear this... I was on carnivore diet and all my bloodwork was perfect all but my LDL... Before I started carnivore diet I was pre diabetic and had high blood pressure... I had fatty liver and I had joint pains in my arms and legs. Everything disappeared and I was devastated when my doctor said I needed to stop my diet and he wanted me to take pills for the cholesterol. I am obese too and I lost 60 pounds in half a year... I will now start up my carnivore diet again and tell my doctor to go to hell. If I die I die happier, lighter and with no pains.

[BlanchePerle]

My LDL was always high, last time over 300 and my cardiologist from Cleveland Clinic did not worry about it (like me) Had a heart cath 1 year ago and all is fine. I am 69 yrs.

[SeriousKeto]

Absolutely the best explanation of LDL I've seen. I feel well armed for the inevitable statin conversation I'll be having during my annual physical in two weeks. Thank you!

[robertjeffery]

I was on statins my legs hurt so bad I could barely drive my car or sit for anytime… my doctor told me it’s probably a pinched nerve… I quit taking the meds in less than a year my legs are fine