Coronavirus

[Verdinut]

Excess oil (fat) soluble ones can be deleterious as they tend to accumulate in the body fat.

Excess is excess, however not all fats or oils are deleterious. But polyunsaturated fats are the ones to avoid, cause they are unstable and easily oxidized. Particularly omega-6 PUFAs, oxidize into reactive aldehydes and other free radical-like substances, they contribute to the formation of oxidized LDL, which is a key factor in the development of atherosclerotic plaques that can clog arteries.

IMO supplementation with antioxidants helps to protect the arteries from atheroscletrosis. Some antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E and beta-carotene, are also available as dietary supplements.

 

[Mr._Clark]

This blog post "Covid and Our Arteries" by Eric Topol is somewhat disconcerting.

>>>To summarize, we’ve now seen a third dimension of Covid’s potential effect on our arteries, from the early recognized endothelial inflammation, with its attendant propensity for clots (micro or macro), to promoting atherosclerotic plaque, particularly those with high-risk for rupture (precursor for heart attack and stroke), to now accelerated aging. These 3 dimensions are not discrete, but interdependent. Undoubtedly, we will learn more on the future impact of Covid on our vascular health, but for now we can say it is likely well beyond what is generally recognized or anticipated.<<<

https://erictopol.substack.com/p/covid-and-our-arteries

And, of course, there are also negative effects on the brain:

>>>[T]his week, 2 new [in 2024] publications have substantially added to our understanding of the extent that Covid can impair cognitive function across the full gamut— from young, healthy individuals with mild infections to older, hospitalized patients with severe Covid.<<<

Covid Brain

Two important studies this week shed new light on after-effects, 1-year out, and other key updates

erictopol.substack.com

It's not clear to me if it's possible to effectively treat the various negative effects after the fact.

Let's be careful out there! (yes, that's a rather obtuse reference to Hill Street Blues)

 

[trochetier]

Excess is excess, however not all fats or oils are deleterious. But polyunsaturated fats are the ones to avoid, cause they are unstable and easily oxidized. Particularly omega-6 PUFAs, oxidize into reactive aldehydes and other free radical-like substances, they contribute to the formation of oxidized LDL, which is a key factor in the development of atherosclerotic plaques that can clog arteries.

IMO supplementation with antioxidants helps to protect the arteries from atheroscletrosis. Some antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E and beta-carotene, are also available as dietary supplements.

I meant oil (fat) soluble Vitamins like A, D, E and K.

 

[mtrot]

This blog post "Covid and Our Arteries" by Eric Topol is somewhat disconcerting.

>>>To summarize, we’ve now seen a third dimension of Covid’s potential effect on our arteries, from the early recognized endothelial inflammation, with its attendant propensity for clots (micro or macro), to promoting atherosclerotic plaque, particularly those with high-risk for rupture (precursor for heart attack and stroke), to now accelerated aging. These 3 dimensions are not discrete, but interdependent. Undoubtedly, we will learn more on the future impact of Covid on our vascular health, but for now we can say it is likely well beyond what is generally recognized or anticipated.<<<

https://erictopol.substack.com/p/covid-and-our-arteries

And, of course, there are also negative effects on the brain:

>>>[T]his week, 2 new [in 2024] publications have substantially added to our understanding of the extent that Covid can impair cognitive function across the full gamut— from young, healthy individuals with mild infections to older, hospitalized patients with severe Covid.<<<

Covid Brain

Two important studies this week shed new light on after-effects, 1-year out, and other key updates

erictopol.substack.com

It's not clear to me if it's possible to effectively treat the various negative effects after the fact.

Let's be careful out there! (yes, that's a rather obtuse reference to Hill Street Blues)

Should I then increase my statin dose?!

 

[Verdinut]

Should I then increase my statin dose?!

I suggest that you question the use of statins. Statins are to be avoided according to honest physicians. Your doctor is indeed incompetent and I'm serious..

You have hypercholesterolemia. Do you know that the total cholesterol level means nothing? The important figures are that the ratio of total LDL to HDL should preferably be below 3. Then, if your HDL level is higher than that of your triglyceride level, you wouldn't have to worry.

I am 85 and have been diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia at the age of 33. At the time, my total cholesterol level was over 900 and the HDL level was at 35 only. I read a lot about about the problem, and I know about a cholesterol hoax that is popular and people are actually influenced by the lies that are being propagated by dishonest cardiologists. Statins have been sold since the 1970's and possibly earlier. But in the 1980's, normal cholesterol levels were reduced. Do you know why? It was to sell more statins that bring billions of profits! Several physicians are on pharmaceutical companies payroll! Do you know that cholesterol is necessary to every organ in the body including the brain? A low cholesterol level is even more dangerous. Moreover, statins can cause muscular and other problems. You can get important serious and honest info from serious government and scientific research sites.

I always refused to take statins. I recommend that you eat Omega 3 containing fish such as salmon, herring or sardines twice weekly to protect your coronary arteries. That is what I do and I take Omega 3 supplements on days I don't consume omega 3 rich fish. I recommend you also add a complete 8 element Vitamin E supplement to protect the heart. I suggest that you get a good book that refers to cholesterol such as: The Cholesterol Hoax by Dr Sherry Ann Rogers, acknowledgeable physician who was not afraid to confront incompetent physicians.

 

[mtrycrafts]

I will just post this since statins and cholesterol is discussed. Came up on a project I was given to check out. You be the judge:

excel trial on statins and mortality - Google Search

DEBATE trial on statins and mortality - Google Search

Effect of rosuvastatin in patients with chronic heart failure (the GISSI-HF trial): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial - The Lancet

SEAS trial on statins and mortality - Google Search

CORONA trial on statins and mortality - Google Search

IMProve-it trial on statins and mortality - Google Search