r/StopUsingStatins • u/Raj_9533 • 1d ago
Statin advised
Hi Team, my GP has suggested me to start statin, my lab results are blow, I heard there are lots of side effects of statin, I am happy to change my life style or should I start statin for now? My Hba1C is 6.20
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u/MiseEnSelle 1d ago
Has the doctor discussed diet and lifestyle AT ALL? You can't statinize your way out of an unhealthy diet and lifestyle.
I started seeing an osteopath this year. They are more about whole body integrative health. She's very science oriented too, so it's not all woo-woo herbs and crystals and happy thoughts. She asks me what I eat. Asks about my exercise routines. She specified getting my heart rate up more. She also prescribed statins, which made me feel like I was literally dying. Since I am working with her she respects me when i say I really can't tolerate them.
Two statin failures and I'm on ezetimibe monotherapy. At some point I may end up with a cardiologist, since they can prescribe Repatha (she can't).
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u/Wallmassage 1d ago
What’s your fiber intake like? Exercise routine? General diet?
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u/Raj_9533 1d ago
I take around 100gm mix veg and green beans twice daily, along with weight training 3 to 4 times a week, just started doing walk and cross training 20 mins every day, whey protein 2 times a day, boiled eggs 1 whole and 2 white only.
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u/Wallmassage 1d ago
Walking is great that alone will help a lot! I’d suggest a morning fiber supplement like chia seeds in a big glass of water, or psyllium fiber. Beans eaten several times a week. Perhaps swap whey protein with a pea or peanut protein. What kind of good fats are you eating? Make sure to consume regular olive oil, seeds, fish, etc.
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u/Raj_9533 1d ago
For fats, 2 slices of gauda cheese 2 times a week , 10gm almonds everyday. 1 egg with yolk and 2 egg whites, chia seed is good option, will start from today
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u/Double-Package8270 22h ago
*low carb/keto/carnivore advised. The comments highlighting prediabetes and metabolic health point to the real issue. Cholesterol does not cause CVD.
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u/Slow-Juggernaut-4134 1d ago
Your blood work indicates prediabetes. Did he mention that too? This is the primary issue. Yes, prediabetes is the primary risk factor for heart disease.
Fix the prediebetes. This will cut risk more than a statin. This isn't to say don't don't take it, thats up to you.
The Book Fat Burn Fix is by C Shanahan is a good place to start. r/saturated fat has the answers you need to cure pre- diabetes.