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

Do you worry about high cholesterol?

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.

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 .

I don’t worry about much. Eat right; work out (because I like too); avoid bad relationships (ie keep the stress down); stay away from big pharma 😷; and, die when it’s my time. Maybe I should make a YouTube video🤔

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

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! 🤷🏽‍♀️

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.

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.

Statins are poison to me!

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

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I just went to the doctor. My cholesterol was 298. My ldl was 203. HDL is 85. My new doctor that I met once wanted to prescribe a statin. She never asked me about my diet or activity level. I recently lost thirty pounds since starting keto and intermittent fasting three weeks ago. I also tasted before the blood test. How can a doctor prescribe medication with out know your full history. I went in there for a sleep study and instead received a prescription for anxiety meds and a statin. I canceled my next appointment. Edited to add I’ve never had a heart attack or any other health issues.

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! ❤

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

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

I am 65 and have been leading a sedentery lifestyle over the last few years , a follow on from Covid , my excuse . A recent Doctors visit said my Colesterol level was 6.0 and asked me if I wanted to go on Statins , I said no ! I did a home test today and my Colesterol level is just over 7.0 ? I am starting to get more active now , I have never smoked and don't drink Alcohol .

My father had cholesterol so high that it wasn’t even on the chart reading in the doctor’s office. He passed away from the covid shot. How ironic..

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

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.

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.