Statin Scam Revealed: Cholesterol Drugs Accelerate Aging, Cause Diabetes, and Damage the Brain

Original: https://www.naturalnews.com/051636_statins_drug_scam_premature_aging.html

By Jennifer Lea Reynolds on September 28, 2015.

 

 

Statins, a widely prescribed class of drugs said to lower "bad" cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease, have recently come under fire after a study found they do more harm than good to human health.

Unfortunately, many people take these brand-name drugs, such as Lipitor, Crestor, and Zocor. Prescription drug spending in the US reached about $374 billion in 2014, the highest level of spending since 2001. Statins undoubtedly accounted for a significant portion of these costs, and now people taking these drugs have much more reason to worry about health than cost.

A study published in American Journal of Physiology states that "… through their influence on other biological properties of stem cells, statins show adverse clinical effects." Specifically, the study states that these adverse effects accelerate the "aging process," noting that "...long-term use of statins is associated with adverse effects, including myopathy, neurological side effects, and increased risk of diabetes." Myopathy refers to skeletal muscle weakness.

Statins prevent proper cellular repair, cause nerve problems and destroy memory

Experts involved in the study suggest that the health problems associated with statins have probably been downplayed over the years. People taking such cholesterol drugs have been shown to develop cataracts, fatigue, liver problems, muscle pain and memory loss. Simply put, these drugs have been found to interact with the body's cells in a way that thwarts their primary purpose: preventing the cells from reproducing and helping the body to repair itself. In addition, there is also the appearance of terrible health problems or the worsening of existing ones.

Professor Reza Izadpanah, stem cell biologist and lead author of the published study, says: "Our study shows that statins can accelerate the aging process. People using statins as a preventative [health] drug should think again, as our study shows they can have general side effects, which include muscle pain, as well as nerve and joint problems."

Despite the health problems associated with statins, the FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) says people should not fear them

The FDA notes on its website that some statin users have reported "cognitive (brain-related) impairment, such as memory loss, forgetfulness, and confusion." In addition, they admit that "People who are treated with statins may have a higher risk of high blood sugar levels and the development of type 2 diabetes." Despite this, the FDA continues to support the safety and efficacy of statins. The website draws people's attention to the advice of Dr. Amy G. Egan, MPH, who is the deputy director for safety in the FDA's Division of Metabolism and Endocrinology Products (DMEP). She says: “This new information should not scare people away from statins. Their benefits are indisputable, but they should be used cautiously and their side effects should be kept in mind."

An undeniable benefit? Especially after this latest study, please think again! What can be useful when it comes to accelerated aging, cells that don't function properly, along with muscle weakness and memory loss?!?!?

The need for continued review of prescription drugs and older studies touting their benefits

This discovery shows the importance of reexamining the so-called 'prescription drug benefits', which we hope will continue – so that consumers can be fully informed and maintain their health as well as possible.

A similar cautionary study linked to an adolescent antidepressant recently made headlines Paxil , when a reanalysis of the original study revealed errors and incomplete information. Ultimately, it was determined that the drug was not safe and effective for the intended demographic, a finding Brian Nosek, a professor of psychology at the University of Virginia, said, “…. It showed that the scientific community is waking up, checking its work and thus doing what science should do - correcting its own mistakes."