“They hunt down an enzyme, chop it up and it doesn’t produce as much cholesterol“This is how cardiologist Jorge Tartaglione described his time LN+ on the effect of statins, a medicine that helps regulate cholesterol levels and reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia.
On the other hand, the cardiologist emphasized this physical activity and a healthy diet help control cholesterol levels, but in many cases they are not enough and a drug treatment.
“30% comes from food and many people produce it genetically in the liversaid Tartaglione, referring to vegetarian patients who have high cholesterol.
“The large amount of fake news circulating is very worrying. Almost 50% of medical news is fake. “There is no doubt that cholesterol drugs are good and save lives,” said the specialist in studies LN+.
“You go online and they say if you take a statin it would kill you and your leg would hurt.. This raises many doubts. I fear that many of these posts come from doctors. “Why are they doing this?” he complained.
Tartaglione also pointed to the estimated numbers on the LDL level that certain people should have to avoid heart disease.
Before saying goodbye, the doctor made it clear that statins work like all medications adverse effects. “In 1% of cases it causes muscle pain,” he concluded.
According to experts, the best foods are of plant origin because they contain high levels of fiber, a macronutrient that eliminates toxins from the body. A Harvard University report underscores America’s dietary guidelines They recommend a daily fiber consumption of between 20 and 30 grams.
The consumption of: Whole grains, green leafy vegetables, cruciferous vegetables, legumes, nuts and fruits.
According to the 4th National Survey of Risk Factors in Argentina About 40% of people over the age of 18 have high total cholesterol levels. Dr. Analía Aquieri, cardiologist at the Hospital de Clínicas of the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), said: “Given that there are generally no immediate symptoms of high cholesterol, Various guides around the world recommend an initial check between the ages of 6 and 11 and then between 17 and 21″.
“Anyway It is important to note that hereditary cholesterol disorders run in the familyCardiovascular diseases at an early age require monitoring the concentration of this substance at shorter intervals. Each patient’s cardiovascular risk must be taken into account.“For those at low risk, it is recommended to reassess every three years until the fourth decade of life and annually thereafter,” he explained.
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