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The Truth about C Reactive Protein and Cholesterol Lowering Drugs

You might disagree, but hear me out onmethods for reducing C-reactive protein have
this...The drug companies know what they wantbeen proven by scientists to be as good as or
you to think. They want you to think that thebetter than drug therapy at combating
only reliable predictor for heart disease isC-reactive protein.Diet--Healthnotes Newswire
an elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL)reported the conclusions of one study that
cholesterol level, and the best way toshowed that making several positive changes
decrease your risk to take "statin" drugsto one's diet could significantly reduce
such as Zocor and Lipitor.C-reactive protein levels. Adding plant
Cholesterol-reducing medications are amongsterols, insoluble fiber, soy protein, and
the highest-grossing pharmaceutical productsalmonds to the low-fat, vegetarian diets of
ever, so drug companies want to lead you totest subjects helped reduce C-reactive
their medications. But an elevatedprotein levels by 28 percent more than a
LDL-cholesterol level is not the onlycontrol group fed a low-fat, vegetarian
predictor of heart disease. It's not even thediet.Other studies have found links between
best predictor--that honor goes to a littleincreased consumption of whole grains and
known test that looks for elevated levels ofreduced C-reactive protein levels. These
C-reactive protein.What is C-reactivestudies show that subjects who ate more
protein?C-reactive protein is produced by thesimple carbohydrates had higher C reactive
body during times of inflammation. Doctorsprotein levels than subjects who ate more
are not exactly sure why some people havecomplex carbs.Supplementation--Vitamin and
elevated C reactive protein and others havemineral supplements have also shown to be an
normal levels, but they do know that high Cinexpensive, effective weapon against
reactive protein is linked to higher rates ofC-reactive protein.Niacin--Niacin is a
heart disease, stroke, heart attack, andB-complex vitamin that works so well to lower
sudden cardiac death.Traditional doctorscholesterol and C-reactive protein that it is
agree that a test for C-reactive protein is aregulated by the FDA and available by doctors
better measure of a person's risk for heartin prescription strengths. Consumers can also
disease than cholesterol. The New Englandbuy high-quality B-complex vitamins, which
Journal of Medicine reported in November ofhave many other benefits, from any health
2002 that elevated C reactive proteinfood store.Coenzyme Q10 and Vitamin
predicts cardiovascular problems better thanE--Supplementing with vitamin E will reduce
elevated LDL-cholesterol. The American Heartyour C-reactive protein levels and enhance
Association agrees.How Is Elevated C Reactiveyour health. Scientists have recently proven
Protein Determined?The test to determinethat combining vitamin E supplementation with
C-reactive protein levels is quite simple. Acoenzyme Q10 is even more effective, and can
blood sample is taken, and the sample isreduce C-reactive protein levels by as much
analyzed in the laboratory. It's a testas 30 percent.ConclusionsIt's still a good
that's neither expensive nor invasive.Evenidea to make the diet and lifestyle changes
though doctors agree that C-reactive proteinthat will lower your LDL-cholesterol levels.
is such a powerful predictor for heartReducing your intake of trans and saturated
disease, the simple test is not often offeredfats will help you live a longer life. If
to patients. Why? They don't ask for it.you're concerned about your risk of coronary
Commercial advertising (supported bydisease, though, focus on you C-reactive
pharmaceutical companies who make money fromprotein levels. Ask your doctor for a blood
lowering people's cholesterol levels) leadstest to determine your level of C-reactive
patients to ask their doctors to prescribeprotein. If it's high, talk to your physician
cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. Theyabout using diet and exercise, along with
rarely ask about C-reactive protein tests andnutritional supplementation, to lower your
remedies because it's not a big-moneyC-reactive protein levels and your risk of
business.What Home Remedies Treat High Cheart disease.References"Comparison of
Reactive Protein?Drug companies that sellC-Reactive Protein and Low-Density
statin drugs know that they could lose moneyLipoprotein Cholesterol Levels in the
if people start worrying more about theirPrediction of First Cardiovascular Events."
C-reactive protein levels than they do aboutPaul M. Ridker, M.D., Nader Rifai, Ph.D.,
their LDL-cholesterol levels. They are quickLynda Rose, M.S., Julie E. Buring, Sc.D., and
to point out that studies show that the sameNancy R. Cook, Sc.D. The New England Journal
drugs used to lower cholesterol will alsoof Medicine. 347:1557-1565, Nov. 11,
lower C-reactive protein. However, these2002."Inflammation, Heart Disease and Stroke:
drugs are both expensive and dangerous.The Role of C-Reactive Protein." Changes Can
Muscle reactions have left patients severelyReduce Cholesterol and C-Reactive Protein as
disfigured, and even physicians areMuch as Medication." Ho is editor of both
questioning the wisdom and efficacy ofNutritional Supplement Info Spotlight, and
widespread use of statin drugs.Happily,Beat Your Health Condition which offer
natural healing offers many ways to keepunconventional and unique solutions for
C-reactive protein levels in the healthycommon health issues. Claim your FREE
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