Friday, March 16, 2012

Statin Drugs Or Alternatives In Cholesterol Management?


It is not uncommon for people to experience high levels of cholesterol in ones bloodstream. However, this does not mean that you should not take action. Cholesterol management is a bold move that helps protect you from many other complications including heart problems. The only problem is that many people are not willing to take normal steps to help reduce these levels. Many will therefore visit their doctor for a prescription of medicine that helps lower the levels.

Most of the doctors prescribe statin drugs to help alleviate the problem. However these drugs have various side effects such as blockage of the production of Co Q10. They also have another major side effect referred to as rhabdomyolysis. This is a condition whereby cells burst releasing their contents into the bloodstream and causing pain.

When the cellular debris is released into the bloodstream, it is the duty of the kidneys to clean it. In extreme conditions where the kidneys are overwhelmed, this might not be very easy leading to kidney failure and even death. At this point most of you would prefer to suffer the consequences of cholesterol rather than die from statin complications.

One question remains though. Why do people and medical practitioners opt to use statin drugs to lower cholesterol levels? First it is god to note that the drugs do lower cholesterol levels. This can happen even without taking any exercises or changing ones diet. It is also easier for the doctor to prescribe the drugs than talk about supplements.

The other major question many ask is whether there is a better solution. Of course there are many ways you can use to manage your cholesterol levels safely and without much cost. If you are already using statin drugs, you can ask for alternatives or have your liver function monitored closely.

Apart from this, there are different natural foods and herbs you can take to manage your cholesterol. The first one is alfalfa herb which contains saponins in the seeds. This helps block atherosclerotic plaque formation which happens when there is accumulation of cholesterol. The seeds attack the low-density lipoprotein in the blood replacing it with high-density lipoprotein.

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