Books Quote by Dr. Sherry Rogers
““Several serious medical studies and entire referenced books show that lowering cholesterol with medications did NOT reduce the number of deaths by stroke nor the amount of sickness, including heart attacks and (Atkins, Herbert, TW, Suurbula, Ravnskov, Smith). In addition, some commonly prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs actually lowered the good HDL cholesterol as well (Johansson), putting you at higher risk of an early heart attack.””
About This Quote
Cholesterol‑lowering drugs may not reduce mortality and can lower good HDL, raising heart risk.
In simple terms: Statins may not cut deaths and can lower HDL.
Key Takeaway
Question medication benefits versus risks.
Themes
health
medication
risk assessment
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
medical
informative
When to use this quote
- prescription decisions
- patient counseling
- clinical trials
Key Concepts
cardiology
evidence‑based medicine
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you evaluate drug safety?
- What alternatives exist?
A Different Perspective
Studies may have conflicting results.
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