Comments on: My Total Cholesterol Is 326 And Why I Don’t Need To Take Lipitor Or Crestor To Lower It http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/my-total-cholesterol-is-326-and-why-i-dont-need-to-take-lipitor-or-crestor-to-lower-it/2381 To educate, encourage, and inspire the world to start low-carb living Thu, 24 May 2012 05:07:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Jimmy Moorehttp://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/my-total-cholesterol-is-326-and-why-i-dont-need-to-take-lipitor-or-crestor-to-lower-it/2381#comment-8906 Jimmy Moore Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:51:00 +0000 http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com/2008/06/01/my-total-cholesterol-is-326-and-why-i-dont-need-to-take-lipitor-or-crestor-to-lower-it/#comment-8906 It's my pleasure to help anytime, Niki! You are doing an AMAZING job, so NEVER GIVE UP what you are doing. :) It’s my pleasure to help anytime, Niki! You are doing an AMAZING job, so NEVER GIVE UP what you are doing. :)

]]> By: Nikihttp://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/my-total-cholesterol-is-326-and-why-i-dont-need-to-take-lipitor-or-crestor-to-lower-it/2381#comment-8905 Niki Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:48:00 +0000 http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com/2008/06/01/my-total-cholesterol-is-326-and-why-i-dont-need-to-take-lipitor-or-crestor-to-lower-it/#comment-8905 Hey Jimmy,<br/> Thanks SO MUCH for the link. SO much helpful info that I really needed. I am so thankful for your help and support sweetie. My heart is lighter because of people like you =)<br/><br/>Much love,<br/>Niki~ Hey Jimmy,
Thanks SO MUCH for the link. SO much helpful info that I really needed. I am so thankful for your help and support sweetie. My heart is lighter because of people like you =)

Much love,
Niki~

]]> By: Michaelhttp://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/my-total-cholesterol-is-326-and-why-i-dont-need-to-take-lipitor-or-crestor-to-lower-it/2381#comment-8904 Michael Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:09:00 +0000 http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com/2008/06/01/my-total-cholesterol-is-326-and-why-i-dont-need-to-take-lipitor-or-crestor-to-lower-it/#comment-8904 I had the 64slice Scan last year. They can actually see in a 3d model what the buildup looks like in your arteries. Doctor showed me what a score of 640 and 720 looked like (Score is 0-1000) The 720 died already. When my score came back it was 4 yes 4. Hooray, the Doctor told me to get out of his office because he had a waiting room with patients that really needed him. Low carb really works, I had only been on SB for 3months at that time. I had the 64slice Scan last year. They can actually see in a 3d model what the buildup looks like in your arteries. Doctor showed me what a score of 640 and 720 looked like (Score is 0-1000) The 720 died already. When my score came back it was 4 yes 4. Hooray, the Doctor told me to get out of his office because he had a waiting room with patients that really needed him. Low carb really works, I had only been on SB for 3months at that time.

]]> By: Jimmy Moorehttp://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/my-total-cholesterol-is-326-and-why-i-dont-need-to-take-lipitor-or-crestor-to-lower-it/2381#comment-8903 Jimmy Moore Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:37:00 +0000 http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com/2008/06/01/my-total-cholesterol-is-326-and-why-i-dont-need-to-take-lipitor-or-crestor-to-lower-it/#comment-8903 No disrespect taken, Michael. But what do you mean by "a walking solid?" And what's 350? I'm aware of a heart scan for arterial wall buildup and would love to have this done soon. I'd be willing to bet they're squeaky clean. No disrespect taken, Michael. But what do you mean by “a walking solid?” And what’s 350? I’m aware of a heart scan for arterial wall buildup and would love to have this done soon. I’d be willing to bet they’re squeaky clean.

]]> By: Michaelhttp://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/my-total-cholesterol-is-326-and-why-i-dont-need-to-take-lipitor-or-crestor-to-lower-it/2381#comment-8902 Michael Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:25:00 +0000 http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com/2008/06/01/my-total-cholesterol-is-326-and-why-i-dont-need-to-take-lipitor-or-crestor-to-lower-it/#comment-8902 Hi Jimmie, WOW 350 your a walking Solid . Please do a Scan on your Arteries right away. Agatson has a test for that. (South Beach Doctor). Actually its call the Agatson Scale. Not meaning to disrespect. Hi Jimmie, WOW 350 your a walking Solid . Please do a Scan on your Arteries right away. Agatson has a test for that. (South Beach Doctor). Actually its call the Agatson Scale. Not meaning to disrespect.

]]> By: Jimmy Moorehttp://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/my-total-cholesterol-is-326-and-why-i-dont-need-to-take-lipitor-or-crestor-to-lower-it/2381#comment-8901 Jimmy Moore Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:37:00 +0000 http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com/2008/06/01/my-total-cholesterol-is-326-and-why-i-dont-need-to-take-lipitor-or-crestor-to-lower-it/#comment-8901 Eric, I heard back from Dr. McCleary today about your question and here's what he wrote:<br/><br/><i>Hi Jimmy<br/><br/>Vascular dementia, as the name states, is dementia caused by decreased blood flow to the brain. This can occur from blockages in big blood vessels to the brain, such as the carotid artery, that produce massive damage; or from smaller artery disease that might cause weakness in the arm, for example, but not other symptoms. Occlusions in large arteries (of the type just mentioned) are caused by large vessel disease, or atherosclerosis (Commonly caused by plaques that form in the blood vessels supplying the brain much like what happens in heart attacks. So, in a sense, a stroke is really a brain attack, like a heart attack.) Some of these strokes can cause memory loss or even difficulty thinking. This is similar to a dementia picture. <br/><br/>However, the most likely cause of vascular dementia is what is referred to as small vessel disease. That is caused by damage to small blood vessels feeding tiny parts of the brain. When they are blocked, you have a stroke and lose brain tissue. But it is on a microscopic scale and frequently you are unaware that you had the mini type stroke. This typically happens repeatedly, 10, 20 or even 50-100 times over years. This causes accumulation of loss of brain tissue in many regions of the brain in numerous tiny spots. These small vessel strokes usually occur in the white matter part of the brain, which consists of the axons, or long tails of the nerve cells lying side by side. This is where the tissue loss is found in vascular dementias. It is more likely associated with elevated blood pressure, elevated homocysteine, diabetes, pre-diabetes, smoking, fructose consumption and obesity. Elevated cholesterol tends to play a more minor role so statins play a more minor role in preventing these changes. However, there is etiologic overlap (meaning that small and large vessel disease can occur together) and that's where they may provide some benefit.<br/><br/>That having been said, statins lower intracellular Co Q10 levels and this impairs mitochondrial energy generation. That also may adversely impact brain energy production. So anyone taking a statin drug absolutely must be taking a C0 Q10 supplement.<br/><br/>It is somewhat complicated, but I think that is the situation.<br/><br/>I hope this helps. <br/><br/>Please let me know if you have any questions.<br/><br/>Sincerely,<br/><br/>Larry McCleary</i> Eric, I heard back from Dr. McCleary today about your question and here’s what he wrote:

Hi Jimmy

Vascular dementia, as the name states, is dementia caused by decreased blood flow to the brain. This can occur from blockages in big blood vessels to the brain, such as the carotid artery, that produce massive damage; or from smaller artery disease that might cause weakness in the arm, for example, but not other symptoms. Occlusions in large arteries (of the type just mentioned) are caused by large vessel disease, or atherosclerosis (Commonly caused by plaques that form in the blood vessels supplying the brain much like what happens in heart attacks. So, in a sense, a stroke is really a brain attack, like a heart attack.) Some of these strokes can cause memory loss or even difficulty thinking. This is similar to a dementia picture.

However, the most likely cause of vascular dementia is what is referred to as small vessel disease. That is caused by damage to small blood vessels feeding tiny parts of the brain. When they are blocked, you have a stroke and lose brain tissue. But it is on a microscopic scale and frequently you are unaware that you had the mini type stroke. This typically happens repeatedly, 10, 20 or even 50-100 times over years. This causes accumulation of loss of brain tissue in many regions of the brain in numerous tiny spots. These small vessel strokes usually occur in the white matter part of the brain, which consists of the axons, or long tails of the nerve cells lying side by side. This is where the tissue loss is found in vascular dementias. It is more likely associated with elevated blood pressure, elevated homocysteine, diabetes, pre-diabetes, smoking, fructose consumption and obesity. Elevated cholesterol tends to play a more minor role so statins play a more minor role in preventing these changes. However, there is etiologic overlap (meaning that small and large vessel disease can occur together) and that’s where they may provide some benefit.

That having been said, statins lower intracellular Co Q10 levels and this impairs mitochondrial energy generation. That also may adversely impact brain energy production. So anyone taking a statin drug absolutely must be taking a C0 Q10 supplement.

It is somewhat complicated, but I think that is the situation.

I hope this helps.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Larry McCleary

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