Cholesterol is one of the most misunderstood things in medicine. Whatch this videos to gain som insights: Video 1, Video 2.

Even if you don't watch these videos or read this article, keep one fundamental thing in mind for your own benefit.

Cholesterol-lowering pills are akin to reducing the number of emergency responders at the scene of a major accident, believing that fewer firefighters will lead to a smaller catastrophe. Absurd, right? This is precisely what we're doing with cholesterol.

Cholesterol is one of the most vital molecules in the human body. It primarily serves as a building block, constituting 30% of the cell membrane in every cell. It also plays a crucial role in insulating the nervous system, making up 23% of brain matter. Additionally, it acts as a precursor for the production of various hormones, including testosterone, progesterone, cortisol, and estrogen. Its significance is such that every cell in the human body, except red blood cells, can synthesize it. When dietary cholesterol is low, the body produces as much as it requires. Conversely, when levels are high, the body reduces its production. Cholesterol regulation is a delicate mechanism, akin to many processes that have evolved over millions of years. By disrupting such a fragile system with medication, we may be doing ourselves a disservice.

In your blood analysis, you will find indicators such as LDL and HDL. What are these exactly? LDL is short for low-density lipoprotein, while HDL stands for high-density lipoprotein. These are proteins responsible for transporting cholesterol to where it is needed (LDL) or collecting cholesterol from where it is no longer needed (HDL). Doctors refer to LDL as the bad cholesterol and HDL as the good cholesterol. However, neither is worse than the other; they both serve their purpose.

If their values deviate from normal, it's only because they have a lot of work to do due to factors such as elevated blood sugar levels, increased insulin levels, insulin resistance, or oxidative stress. Does it seem to you that prescribing pills to reduce cholesterol levels will somehow address the factors causing the elevation? Probably not, and furthermore, it will make it harder for the body to compensate for them.

The complete picture of blood analysis is further shaped by the so-called VLDL or very low-density lipoprotein and triglyceride values. VLDL acts as a transport vehicle for triglycerides, which serve as an energy source for cells. If your VLDL is elevated, it indicates that you have too many triglycerides and that cells are refusing to accept them. Triglycerides form when there is an excess of sugar in the blood that cannot be stored elsewhere, leading to fat accumulation in the blood. Elevated levels of triglycerides and VLDL also reflect how metabolically healthy the body is. An important insight is that if your doctor focuses solely on one value when analyzing your blood, the total cholesterol level, and decides to prescribe statin therapy based on it, they are not proceeding correctly! All these values need to be assessed comprehensively, in relation to one another.

The normal cycle of LDL is as follows. LDL acts as a transport vehicle. Triglycerides are loaded onto LDL in the liver, which then delivers them in the form of VLDL to where they are needed. It subsequently returns to the liver for recycling. When we use statin therapy, we increase the number of receptors in the liver that pull LDL from the bloodstream. This reduces the total cholesterol level, but it does so by decreasing the amount of fully functional LDL. LDL also circulates in another form, known as SMALL LDL. This type of LDL has been damaged by elevated blood sugar and no longer fulfills its function. It is this cholesterol that clogs arteries and heightens the risk of cardiovascular disease. Since it is modified, the liver cannot capture and recycle it. With statin therapy, we are effectively reducing the ratio of functional to harmful LDL, favoring the harmful one.

Another significant adverse effect of statin drugs is that their mechanism of action reduces the production of coenzyme Q10. Coenzyme Q10 is utilized in the mitochondria, the powerhouse of every cell, to generate energy. If your doctor has prescribed statin therapy, ensure you increase your intake of coenzyme Q10 through supplements, aiming for at least 300 mg daily. Statin therapy disrupts the fundamental processes of the human body. It has also been shown to at least double the risk of dementia.

Instead of addressing a condition we've developed due to poor lifestyle choices, let's focus on enhancing our metabolic health and allowing our body the opportunity to heal itself. It excels at that.

This is a condensed summary of both videos. The author delves into great detail that I didn't want to overwhelm you with. However, these details are quite intriguing, so if you're interested, consider watching the videos.