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Risks and Alternatives to Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs
Gallery Books
June 2012
On Sale: May 24, 2012
304 pages ISBN: 1451660979 EAN: 9781451660975 Kindle: B005GG0MWY Paperback / e-Book
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Non-Fiction
COULD STATIN DRUGS ACTUALLY HARM YOU? Despite the rosy picture painted in the ads of a miracle
cure for high cholesterol and its attendant heart disease,
the reality of taking statins may be far less pretty. Dr.
Barbara H. Roberts, director of the Women’s Cardiac Center
at the Miriam Hospital in Rhode Island, discusses both the
benefits and health risks of these popular drugs in this
comprehensive guide that finally reveals the questionable
science behind the research studies. This honest,
patient-friendly appraisal of the most widely used
medications in the world may shock you, but it may also save
your life. Offering clear-cut, easy-to-understand information in an
easily accessible fashion, Dr. Roberts explains how to take
the best possible care of your heart, including: * The keys to maintaining cardiovascular well-being * How to interpret your cholesterol numbers * The frightening adverse effects of popular drugs It is time to take charge of your heart health. Learn the
facts behind the hype so that you can make informed
decisions on a subject vital to your continued health. If
you or someone you love either takes a statin or is
considering doing so, you need to read this book. Includes recipes for a delicious and heart-healthy diet,
including Wasabi-Roasted Salmon, Pasta with Avocado Sauce,
and Lemon-Pineapple Breakfast Muffins.
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