If your loved one is on any type of statin (for cholesterol ) have them STOP taking it now. It cuts off the cholesterol to their brain which is making everything worse. Our brains literally need this to survive and thrive. This is the worst med anyone can take
My Mom lived on cake , cookies , ice cream , took statins late in life and not regularly . She had a stroke and Dementia .
I was told by my primary that high cholesterol is 70% genetics , 30% diet .
My brother did not take statins ( or go to doctors ) until after his heart attack that he had in his late 50’s . He’s now 72. No dementia yet .
I don’t believe there is a clear cut answer that works for everyone .
And Doctors get cutbacks for prescribing certain medications.
So its a choice. You always balance the pros and cons. Its like any Medication, we each have different experiences. My GF has not gotten any of the COVID shots and has never had it. I got the initial 2 shots and the booster. I got it.
I feel that this member is giving possibly dangerous medical advice to people.
I caution anyone on AC to discuss discontinuing any medication with their personal MD. Do not rely on members of a Forum to diagnose, treat or give medical advice that may be dangerous to your health.
(this article includes links to studies)
Also:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10892755/
I've got to say despite her history of heart bypass and mini strokes my mother never was on statins until a neurologist suggested aggressive treatment in her 90's, I've always wondered if earlier intervention could have prevented the multiple TIAs that I believe lead to her dementia