Description
Book SynopsisMost cholesterol doesn't come from foods -- it's made by the body itself! Statins work by interfering with the body's ability to manufacture cholesterol. Statins: Miracle or Mistake? explains both the pro and con sides of this incredible drug, using interviews with statin researchers and prescribers and presenting the findings in clear, jargon-free language. Learn how to watch for warning signs if you are using statins. Discover how statins are a huge business for both drug companies and anti-statin forces. This guide talks with people on all sides of the statin issue, finding out what they believe and why -- and how they stand to benefit. Most important, Statins: Miracle or Mistake? tells readers what to ask their own healthcare practitioners. It's time for nonprofessionals to learn how to manage these drugs. This important guide shows what to do -- and not do.
Table of ContentsChapter 1: What Statins Are Chapter 2: Why They Work Chapter 3: What Can Go Wrong Chapter 4: Case History: A Major Success Chapter 5: Case History: A Dismal Failure Chapter 6: Are All Statins Alike? Chapter 7: Nutritional Alternatives Chapter 8: The Politics of Statins Chapter 9: Searching in New Directions Chapter 10: The Bottom Line: Take Them or Avoid Them?
