by Neil Bossenger | Nov 30, 2016 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
“In contrast to the current belief that cholesterol reduction with statins decreases atherosclerosis, we present a perspective that statins may be causative in coronary artery calcification and can function as mitochondrial toxins that impair muscle function in...
by Neil Bossenger | Feb 25, 2015 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
A new study published in suggests that statins, or cholesterol lowering drugs, may have the opposite effect of their intended use. Statins may cause calcification of arteries of the heart by impairing the way “power houses” of heart muscle cells, called...
by Neil Bossenger | Apr 8, 2013 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
Statins, or cholesterol lowering medications, are among the most widely prescribed drugs in the world. “Big pharma” would put them in tap water if they could. Regularly underdiagnosed in clinical trials is what is now termed statin myopathy, or muscle pain...
by Neil Bossenger | Mar 20, 2013 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
The majority of doctors admit they would prescribe statins (cholesterol lowering medication) to patients at low risk of heart disease and stroke, a study has revealed. In the survey of US-based GPs and cardiologists, nearly 90% said they would recommend statins for a...
by Neil Bossenger | Jul 20, 2010 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
The question is: Are cholesterol drugs really useful for disease prevention? Answer: No. In this article, the authors address the question of “all-cause mortality” and statin use among persons who do not have a history of cardiovascular disease. The...