Cholesterol Meds DOUBLE Your Dementia Risk (Protect Your Brain!) 2026
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Recent research highlights significant concerns regarding the use of certain cholesterol-lowering medications, particularly lipophilic statins, which may double the risk of developing dementia. A study published in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine analyzed 392 participants, examining their cognitive status and cholesterol levels while tracking changes over time. The findings revealed that individuals with mild cognitive impairment or normal cognition who used lipophilic statins experienced a marked increase in dementia risk compared to those who did not use these medications.
PET scans conducted during the study indicated a notable decline in brain metabolism in users of lipophilic statins, specifically in the posterior cingulate cortex, an area commonly affected in Alzheimer's disease. The lipophilic statins identified in the study include atorvastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, patavastatin, and simvastatin. In contrast, hydrophilic statins like pravastatin and rosuvastatin did not show the same level of risk, although further research is needed to determine the effects of newer medications such as PCSK9 inhibitors.
Dr. Ken Berry emphasizes the importance of awareness among patients taking cholesterol-lowering medications, urging individuals to consult their healthcare providers if they are on lipophilic statins. He also encourages monitoring cognitive health closely for those on hydrophilic statins or PCSK9 inhibitors, as the long-term effects of these drugs remain uncertain.
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Cholesterol is made and used by your body and brain for many functions. Cholesterol-lowering drugs mess with these processes and lead to many problems. Cholesterol medicines double your risk of developing dementia, according to a new study.Uploaded 04-07-21In this video, I'll explain the study and give you the list of lipophilic medicines which double your risk of developing dementia. Please share this information with anyone you know who is taking cholesterol medications because it could save them from early dementia.The Study: https://jnm.snmjournals.org/content/62/supplement_1/102The American Heart Association's stance on dietary cholesterol:"Previously, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommended that cholesterol intake be limited to no more than 300 milligrams per day. The 2015 DGAC [Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee] will not bring forward this recommendation because available evidence shows no appreciable relationship between consumption of dietary cholesterol and serum cholesterol, consistent with the conclusions of the AHA/ACC report. Cholesterol is not a nutrient of concern for overconsumption"https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000743LIES MY DOCTOR TOLD ME: https://amzn.to/2MtuDjoHydrophilic or Lipophilic Statins? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8172607/ (Climent et al.) Lipophilic statins - atorvastatin(Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol), lovastatin (Mevacor), pitavastatin (Livalo), and simvastatin (Zocor). Hydrophilic statins - pravastatin (Pravachol), and rosuvastatin (Crestor)PCSK9 Inhibitors Repatha (evolocumab) and Praluent (alirocumab) were not included in this study so we don't know yet if they will also double your risk of dementia, or worse.Daily MINERALS you Need: http://bit.ly/MineralFix (Discount Code applied)Liver Supplement: http://bit.ly/AncestOrgs (Discount code = KENTEN)Healthy REAL SALT: http://bit.ly/RealSaltsProper Human Diet SUMMIT: https://phdvirtualsummit.com/Real MEAT you Need: http://bit.ly/yes2meat ----- Join me and let's optimize your health! -----Become a PATRON and help me fight ▶ https://bit.ly/DrBerrysCommunityThanks so much to our Prime and Champion Patrons, Chris B, Michael K, Amy F, Andrew R, B B, Bob C, Dean Z, Debra B, Elizabeth/Brett L, Igor S, Jeff P, Julie L, Lori B, Marcus K, Michelle G, Mitzi C, Ronald S, Suzanne C, 2 Krazy Ketos, Jose A, John C, Sam B, Dean Z, Cathy H, Amanda W, Susie H, and Ada K for helping make this video possible.My Website: drberry.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/kendberry.md/ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/kendberry.md/ TWITTER: twitter.com/KenDBerryMD TikTok: @kendberrymd GAB: @kendberrymd MeWe: @kendberrymd Ken D Berry, MD, is a Family Physician and has been practicing Family Medicine in Tennessee for over 20 years, having seen over 25,000 patients in his career so far.Consult your doctor. Don't use this video as medical advice.For Collaborations please email me: [email protected] Snail Mail: Dr Berry P.O. Box 486 New Johnsonville, TN 37134Any information on diseases and treatments available at this channel is intended for general guidance only and must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by your doctor or other qualified healthcare professional.Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional with questions you may have regarding your medical condition.Although all measures are taken to ensure that the contents of the YouTube channel are accurate and up-to-date, all information contained on it is provided ‘as is’.To the extent permitted by mandatory law, Dr. Ken D. Berry shall not be liable for any direct, incidental, consequential, indirect, or punitive damages arising out of access to or use of any content available on this channel, including viruses, regar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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