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Statin Drugs Blocking Vitamin D Absorption...
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by Denise Patterson
(Bainbridge, Ohio USA)

As a dietitian, I was well up on getting a balanced, nutrient-dense
diet.

I also teach a nutrition class regularly, so presented these important
facts to my patients. I just recently found out that is you are taking
a cholesterol-lowering medication(the group known as statins) they are
blocking your absorption of the fat soluble vitamins.

So vitamin A, D, E & K you are not absorbing. Needless to say, I was
shaken. Due to the fact that I have been on Lipitor for awhile, I was
in fear of now developing osteoporosis due to low bone density.

So my last bone scan showed a definite decline in the last 3 years -
with my range just above osteopenia. Now I must decide to either get
off Lipitor to safe guard my bones, so stay on Lpitor to keep my
cholesterol, HDLs & LDSs in required ranges. Anyone else facing this
issue?

It's a tough call and as of yet, have not decided which way to go. I
have talked to my doctor about this and she says she does not think
that the fat soluble vitamins are blocked that much. But the research
is clearly saying otherwise.

Any help, advise or additional knowledge will be appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

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Doesn't surprise me...
by: Kerri Knox, RN- The Immune Queen!

Hi Denise,

I'd actually not heard about statins blocking the absorption of fat
soluble vitamins, but it doesn't surprise me. The intended action of
statins is to block the production of cholesterol which we need in
order to absorb fats (and make all hormones by the way).

Interestingly, Statins May Work Because they RAISE Vitamin D Levels.
So, there are definitely many forces at play here that are not fully
understood.

I do have a somewhat personal question though, being a nutritionist,
I'm assuming that you also know about the EXTENSIVE research that
specific diets and exercise can lower your lipids just as effectively
as statins- according to some researchers.

So, I challenge the notion that you are getting the "balanced,
nutrient-dense diet" that is appropriate for YOU. Either that, or you
are not getting the vigorous weight-bearing exercise that you need to
decrease your lipids AND that will build your bones up!!

In fact, a long-time Heart Surgeon says that the whole cholesterol
issue is a LIE anyway and how it's INFLAMMATION that's the REAL
problem- and what to do about it.

Read about why Dr. Lundell says Cholesterol is NOT the Problem! So
take a look and find out what he says IS the problem and what you can
DO about it.

And Anyway, high cholesterol is not a DISEASE it is a SYMPTOM of other
problems and imbalances. Cholesterol medication is simply a dangerous
band-aid for a serious problem.

Kerri Knox RN Immune Health Queen

Kerri Knox, RN- The Immune Health Queen
Functional Medicine Practitioner
Easy Immune Health.com

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