There is news currently about how statin drugs are associated with lower levels of Alzheimer’s disease.
This is not surprising – because statins lower inflammation; and there is a link between Alzheimer’s disease and low-level inflammation.
However, the solution to low-level inflammation is NOT to take statin drugs. Just as the answer to cholesterol is not to take statin drug – except in isolated cases.
Measuring Low Level Inflammation
Currently, the best and cheapest way to find out if you have a raised level of low-level inflammation is to measure c-reactive protein, or CRP. This substance has a raised level if inflammation is present. This blood test is simple and not expensive.
Treatment
If CRP is high, treatment to lower inflammation is a combination of herbs and nutrients. Some important options are:
- Fish oils/Omega 3 fatty acids
- The ‘master hormone’ DHEA
- Bromelain – from pineapple
- Nettle leaf
- Ginger
- Turmeric
For more details, check out Philip Miller’s excellent book: "Life Extension Revolution", p 191.
Alzheimer’s treatment protocol
And – as a general rule – don’t take the statins!
