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I recently had a Heart calcium scan to look at my heart (due to non budging cholesterol numbers and reluctance to take statins) and it showed a score of 785. I am curious if that scan would also check my carotid artery or so you need a separate scan for that?
My cardiologist recommended a CIMT scan each year in lieu of repeated CAT scans. I have a small spot on my right carotid that we’re tracking. I am unable to take statins- debilitating effects- so it’s important for me to have it yearly. My CAC score was 70. So, yes, if one has coronary calcification then it is most highly in other arteries. I take the D3/ K2Mk7 regiment , 2000 mg of vit C,as well as omega 3s and selenium . My CIMT score has not progressed in three years. I, too, have high cholesterol. I’ve recently added a daily tumeric supplement as I’m aspirin intolerant. I hope you are taking Ubiquinol form of CoQ10 and at least 350 mg of magnesium daily for heart health. I’d also ask your doctor to prescribe you Omega 3 med like Icosapent Ethyl or Visepa.
@@PrevMedHealthI had a left heart catheter and I have single vessel cad/lad. I also had a neck scan that was clear. Is that considered systemic? I don’t get it.
25 years ago my pcp gave me a book called “Sugar Busters”. He said read it, exercise and stop eating at 6Pm and don’t eat again until 9Am the next day. That dude was a Dr. far ahead of his time. That was when the world was focused on low fat, bran muffins, avoiding eggs and non fat frozen yogurt. 25 years later, he was right.
very happy to hear that. What dose of D3 and Mk-7 did you take and how many times a day. Any special diet what else than red meat. Thanks for your reply
The real problem is how do you get a cardiologist convinced you got a blocked artery! Cuz they're so far out in left field they don't know where they're at.. .
Japanese scientists wrote 2015 article title: Statins stimulate atherosclerosis and heart failure. In contrast to the current belief that cholesterol reduction with statins decreases atherosclerosis, we present a perspective that statins may be causative in coronary artery calcification and can function as mitochondrial toxins that impair muscle function in the heart and blood vessels through the depletion of coenzyme Q10 and 'heme A', and thereby ATP generation. Statins inhibit the synthesis of vitamin K2, the cofactor for matrix Gla-protein activation, which in turn protects arteries from calcification. Statins inhibit the biosynthesis of selenium containing proteins, one of which is glutathione peroxidase serving to suppress peroxidative stress.
@@walterski8377 It depends on the amount or the person's age but you would have to ask the Japanese scientists who wrote the article. It may depend on the statin dose which they did not specify.
The article you mentioned was published in the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons, which is a peer-reviewed medical journal that publishes articles on a wide range of topics related to medicine and healthcare. The article you mentioned presents the authors' opinion on the potential risks and benefits of statin use, but it is not a comprehensive review of the available evidence on the topic. It is important to note that statins are widely recognized as effective and safe medications for the treatment of high cholesterol and the prevention of heart disease. The benefits of statin therapy have been well established in numerous large, well-conducted clinical trials and are supported by a wealth of scientific evidence. While it is important to be aware of potential side effects of any medication, it is also important to consider the overall body of evidence when making decisions about treatment.
@@Ash-radio I am not spreading misinformation, I simply presented an article and you decide, and no, it was not funded but any food, Pharma or religious group. Why don't you tell the Japanese scientists who wrote it that they are wrong and misleading their own people even though they are already living in the country with the highest life expectancy, the highest egg consumption rate, the highest IQ and one of the lowest cancer and obesity rates in the world.
Very informative information , most people are not willing to take statins due to major side effects and research studies prove LDN/ low dose naltrexone between 1 to 5 mgs help with major inflammation including a list of other medical benefits With zero side effects since this medication usually prescribed at a much higher dose at 50mg for drug and alcohol addiction ! With no side affects either at that dose ! It's seems only a holistic nurse practitioners is willing to prescribe it at a lower compound,, because the pharmaceutical corporations refuse to see its benefit at a lower dose because once again it's not as profitable ! 😢 I am 51 yrs old with a calcium score of 174 and past all heart test screening and was told to take a one a day aspirin and sent me on my way was told it was not that serious yet 😢
I completely agree! Low Dose Naltrexone - only available from a compound pharmacy - also suppresses appetite for weight loss and is one of the safest medications with no side effects. My doctors refuse to prescribe - and for no reason. Totally irrational!
IMO the safest thing one can do to keep inflammation low is intermittent fast regularly (give your body regular breaks from eating) and exercise but avoid overtraining at all. Because some of the inflammation that ends up killing us isn't even checked for on blood tests yet.
All statins - except Rosuvastatin - cross the blood brain barrier. The brain is the most cholesterol-rich organ in the body. It needs large amounts of cholesterol to function properly. Statins that cross the barrier damage the brain's cholesterol and destroy mitochondria. Hence, brain damage from statins. A good reason to avoid statins. Also, statins damage the sex hormones including serrum testosterone.
I have three arties with build up, one is 50% and they will not clear it or ballon it unless it's 70% or more. I had test done in 2015 and 2022 and all arties and build up the same. I am on high dose Crestor and Zita. Now I am heavily on D3/K2 (7) Magnesium and Selenium ( you need Mag to make D3 and K2 work and you need Vit E to make Selenium work. Not much of those last two. I have stopped taking Crestor and Zita full time. One OTC Cholesterol supplement, I have lost 9 pounds. I do try to span my eating and fast but can't do more than 8-10 hours and I was told you don't have to do it every day. I stopped on my own taking C and Z because with age my aches and pains from old age has risen and don't wish to add to it with Meds. My cholesterol numbers are on the top of okay but we will see soon if they have risen or not ( since I stop taking those meds.) I feel good other than knee and back aches and toes off and on numb. I do not have diabeties. I found that K2 (7) is suppose to direct calicum to correct places not inside arties. I found that cholestrol is a coating that goes on many part of your inners, including heart, veins and brain. So why are we trying to get rid of it. ALSO I always take CoQ10 morning and night. I have had super high number since 20 yrs old. I am over 70 now and only had my cholesterol numbers in (bracket of acceptable for 4 times in my life only after I started ARMOUR THYROID natural type / syn raises number - my dr and I did a test on both types of T meds.) I am into taking lots of supplements. Good luck, enjoyed reading the comments more than the videos as they never give you a solid answer as to HOW to Stop the inflammation. You can't or can you live on ibuprofen?
This is not beneficial to give a 10 minute video and not give solutions other than statins? In the end he said people who don’t have high cholesterol need statins because if inflammation..This is scaring people into statins! The solution would be not only diet but FASTING..Fasting would reduce plaque..
Statins almost killed me. Cholesterol is not the problem. It’s the calcium going in to and staying in the vessels which causes the inflammation and damage. Cholesterol then has to go in to mitigate the damages . D3 , K2 Mk7, and selenium! For three years they have stopped the progression of my atherosclerosis even though my cholesterol is still on the high side.
The dude at the bottom is contradicting the guy on the top. The guy on the top said loose significant weight. The guy on the bottom at the end of the vid is saying you have to be on Statins regardless.
Statin is making soft plaque harder, whereas vitamin K2 is said to remove plaque making it softer, aren't statin and vitamin k2 counteracting each others?
Statin drugs and vitamin K2 both have effects on plaque in the body, but they do not directly counteract each other. Statins are cholesterol-lowering medications that work by inhibiting an enzyme in the liver that is involved in cholesterol production. They can help to reduce the buildup of plaque in the arteries by lowering LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels. Vitamin K2, on the other hand, is a vitamin that is important for maintaining strong bones and supporting cardiovascular health. It is thought to help remove plaque from the arteries by promoting the proper deposition of calcium in the body, although more research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms behind this effect. So while statins and vitamin K2 may both have an impact on plaque in the body, they do so through different mechanisms and do not directly oppose each other.
@@Ash-radio how do you know which "bad" LDL statins are lowering? even my cardiologist could not answer this intelligently, while refusing to order a particulate cholesterol panel. any statin i have experienced lowered HDL and increased TG.... the two most important factors in CVD. ie. increasing the risk of a cardiac event!
@@Ash-radio LDL is composed of 2 "types" if you will. the size matters and the usual lipid panel doc order does not specify which LDL is "lowered" by statins, the damaging one or the BENEFICIAL LDL. I would bet it lowers the latter. thus, contributing to CVD and heart attacks. from what i've experienced with my Dad, his LDL may have been in check but his HDL and TG were always in the danger zone. wasn't until he got off both statins that these corrected, and his LDL did not increase either. the same study medicine relies on to justify prescribing statins clearly finds high HDL is more important in preventing heart disease than lowering LDL. like i said, never in the years he was taking these meds did his HDL get to 40 (the minimum value for normal), always in low 30's even 20's. this is DANGEROUS. but as his cardiologist told me...... not concerned with HDL because we don't have a drug to prescribe. Look it up. Statins are just a money making machine for the pharmacy industry not to treat any patient. why do you think they lowered the "normal" value from 120 to now 70? to put 80billion more people on their drugs$$$
So the CIMT of the carotid and femoral arteries is the way to "see" soft plaque? I know the CAC is the way to test for calcium but how do we ultimately know if we have soft plaques to be concerned about?
@@SigmundVanDammeI had an angio (right heart cath) It only gave me the percentage of my blockages. It never noted if my blockages were calcified or soft. I really would like to know the difference.
I am a little confused. In an old article, Dr. Brewer credited Crestor with reducing his plaque. Is this still the case? From what I can see the emphasis here is on lifestyle changes.
Life style changes (low carbs, no processed food and seed oil, improve quality of sleep, exercise) helps. Statins cause many other health issues. Avoid!
Yes. A properly performed CIMT will help you determine if you have plaque in your neck arteries and the type. It won't tell you about plaque/calcium in your heart. That requires a calcium arterial Calcification (CAC) scan.
Great info , I have a calcium score of 1750 , 1350 on one artery, I am seeing a cardiogist next week , had a ECO stress test passed with flying colors, my age is 65, what question should I ask.
If you can get the CD with the scan on it, you might be able to use some on-site software to actually observe the calcium itself. I've done it with mine. It ain't easy for a beginner, for you would need to be able to visualize where the arteries are in a specific view of the heart [eg in my case looking down from above] . . There are vids here on YT that show what these scans look like. I determined from mine that most of mine was in the RCA and my widow-maker wasn't too bad [confirmed by the cardiologist later] and I wanted to look some more but now I can't find the damn CD.
Dr. Brewer, I had a cac and got a zero score (52 year old male). LDL runs 120/130 when not on a statin. Had carotid scan, lady said I have a mild plaque on left side, clear on right. I plan to ask for a CT Angiogram. I have asked to stop atorvastatin because of what I have heard about brain health and lipator. Dr. Berry says Crestor not as bad about blood brain barrier... What is your opinion on Crestor vs lipator? I do not want dementia or Alzheimers (of course) but I also want to be on the right meds to protect any further disease. (Oh, also, had a ultra sound stress test and passed with flying colors but Cardiologist freaked about 130 LDL and said MUST GET BELOW 55 ASAP??? I have been told lower LDL often equals higher all cause mortality? Thoughts if you have time. I appreciate your work.
@@marycatoir5342 yes they were numb cold and very painful to walk on, also I had an infection starting at my feet that wouldn't heal due to lack of blood flo. just this morning I cut the grass and trimmed the hedges , the wife is really impressed so now she is taking both natural herbes , the wife says you don't have cold feet in bed any more lol, didn't know that was a problem , oh by the way I am 71 years old ,so there is hope .
YES, I want the answer to that too. But is there anything other than a statin to reduce inflammation. I was never told if mine was hard or soft either.
don't eat processed foods - stay away from sugar of all kinds (read your labels - sugars are disguised (sorbitol, mannitol, dextrose, etc etc). Eat more Whole Foods. All of that will go a long ways towards reducing inflammation. @@marycatoir5342
Dr, wud you pls advs I jv 03 stentsc04 years ago then having static n thinner med like Aspirin total C 3.84 Tri 0.52 LDL 2.2 HDL 1.9 can I stop statin ? tks.
If they all start as soft plaque that then harden, then are these multiple acute events in the soft plaque group going to eventually decrease - since those plaques eventually harden? I'm a bit confused here with the description.
They don’t Harden easily. Statins significantly expedite that calcification process. That’s why they save lives, but only take them if you have plaque.
So vitamin k2 is dangerous ? as it is said to remove calcium from the soft tissue and bring it back to the bone, doesn't that process turn hard plaque into soft plaque and soft plaque is more dangerous ?
@@BradleyCoopertest I think Dr. Ford Brewer takes K2. Personally, I got loads of plaque and take a sizable dose of K2 (and D3) the last 2 1/2 years. I'm still typing away. However - I'm - obviosly - just one person. I have not heard the K2 death stuff before.
Thanks for asking. I’m not a fan. Clean up the root cause (metabolism from lifestyle). Lasering a single atheroma wouldn't help even if it could be done. That's like swatting a single mosquito in a whole swarm.
What are the implications or side effects of the COVID vaccination (sic) in the inflammatory processes of the arteries when there were predisposition to plaque formation or even it was already verified, please?
Hi DR Brewer, I'm enjoying your videos, they're so informative. A question though. Dr David says @8.36 that plaque is preventable and curable. Do you have any videos explaing said prevention and cure. As i have mild atherosclerosis i'm after any informatio that can help. Mant thanks
It gave me one at 45 years old. I’m sure of it. Not normal daily stress. Mine was intense work related over years. Stress steel’s life! Relax and enjoy life ❤
Take 1. Turmeric capsule before Milk 2. Red wine along with red meat or chicken 3. Orange skin/Grapefruit oil along with fried foods 4. Goldenseal/Berberine in general
@@mindhunter09red wine in small doses…. still the jury is out (as it is really with lost nutritional advice)… some say good, some don’t. I have the odd glass. You could argue that a glass is a stress reliever…
Absolutely D3 with K2 Mk7 along with selenium. It won’t necessarily clear your arteries of established plaque but will definitely stop the progression. My CAC score and carotid artery spot have not progressed in three years since my supplementations. Once you have atherosclerosis they expect the percentage of plaque to grow each year. My cardiologist is quite surprised that mine have not increased. I am telling my young adult children to start this regiment now and for the rest of their lives!
I recently had a Heart calcium scan to look at my heart (due to non budging cholesterol numbers and reluctance to take statins) and it showed a score of 785. I am curious if that scan would also check my carotid artery or so you need a separate scan for that?
I don’t see the purpose of the neck scan. What you have in one set of arteries, you have in the others. It’s a system issue.
My cardiologist recommended a CIMT scan each year in lieu of repeated CAT scans. I have a small spot on my right carotid that we’re tracking. I am unable to take statins- debilitating effects- so it’s important for me to have it yearly. My CAC score was 70. So, yes, if one has coronary calcification then it is most highly in other arteries. I take the D3/ K2Mk7 regiment , 2000 mg of vit C,as well as omega 3s and selenium . My CIMT score has not progressed in three years. I, too, have high cholesterol. I’ve recently added a daily tumeric supplement as I’m aspirin intolerant. I hope you are taking Ubiquinol form of CoQ10 and at least 350 mg of magnesium daily for heart health. I’d also ask your doctor to prescribe you Omega 3 med like Icosapent Ethyl or Visepa.
@@PrevMedHealthI had a left heart catheter and I have single vessel cad/lad. I also had a neck scan that was clear. Is that considered systemic? I don’t get it.
@@elizabethwatson8063 Which statin did you take and what as the dose?
@@willbrink Rouvastatin 20mg
25 years ago my pcp gave me a book called “Sugar Busters”. He said read it, exercise and stop eating at 6Pm and don’t eat again until 9Am the next day. That dude was a Dr. far ahead of his time. That was when the world was focused on low fat, bran muffins, avoiding eggs and non fat frozen yogurt. 25 years later, he was right.
Man was he ever right Johnny!! I'm an RN & I can tell you, that was one smart (& real) doctor.
25 years ago, astonishing ! Could tell us the name of that PCP, a doctor ahead his colleagues ? To also honor him, sure.
@@lz.mirandix6688 Dr. Gregory Pecchia. Incredible Dr.
Umm how was he “right”???
I had that book back in the day!
curcumin is a natural anriflamatory i use it for my spandyllosis and it really helps with the pain
my left main went from 278 to 0 with no statins only red meat d3k2 excercise
Over what period of time did it reduce from 278 to 0?
@@dougwright1864 one year
Well, if that is true, then congratulations to you! 👍
very happy to hear that. What dose of D3 and Mk-7 did you take and how many times a day. Any special diet what else than red meat. Thanks for your reply
@@raviayyr6041 125 mcg d3/50 mcg k2 once a day. no sugars or carbs with exercise
Heavy on the risks and light on the prevention. Just when i thought they were going to drill down, the video was over!
Would taking K2 be considered dangerous, as it might Turn the stable plaque into the soft one?
I would much appreciate a response from the good doctor on this as well!
I would like a answer as well
Me tooooooo
Apparently recommended in combo with D3, is how they usually sell it...
Anyone that is pushing statins needs to lose their license and go to jail.
Where is the "how to reverse it" part that's in the title?
These videos are very informative but repeat the same message over and over and do not tell how to reverse it.
The real problem is how do you get a cardiologist convinced you got a blocked artery!
Cuz they're so far out in left field they don't know where they're at.. .
Pay for the test to prove it?
Japanese scientists wrote 2015 article title: Statins stimulate atherosclerosis and heart failure.
In contrast to the current belief that cholesterol reduction with statins decreases atherosclerosis, we present a perspective that statins may be causative in coronary artery calcification and can function as mitochondrial toxins that impair muscle function in the heart and blood vessels through the depletion of coenzyme Q10 and 'heme A', and thereby ATP generation. Statins inhibit the synthesis of vitamin K2, the cofactor for matrix Gla-protein activation, which in turn protects arteries from calcification. Statins inhibit the biosynthesis of selenium containing proteins, one of which is glutathione peroxidase serving to suppress peroxidative stress.
Interesting but isn't calcified placque the best kind of you have any??
@@walterski8377 It depends on the amount or the person's age but you would have to ask the Japanese scientists who wrote the article. It may depend on the statin dose which they did not specify.
Some Japanese scientist funded by vested interest writing something doesnot mean science . There is process for it . Stop spreading misinformation.
The article you mentioned was published in the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons, which is a peer-reviewed medical journal that publishes articles on a wide range of topics related to medicine and healthcare. The article you mentioned presents the authors' opinion on the potential risks and benefits of statin use, but it is not a comprehensive review of the available evidence on the topic.
It is important to note that statins are widely recognized as effective and safe medications for the treatment of high cholesterol and the prevention of heart disease. The benefits of statin therapy have been well established in numerous large, well-conducted clinical trials and are supported by a wealth of scientific evidence. While it is important to be aware of potential side effects of any medication, it is also important to consider the overall body of evidence when making decisions about treatment.
@@Ash-radio I am not spreading misinformation, I simply presented an article and you decide, and no, it was not funded but any food, Pharma or religious group. Why don't you tell the Japanese scientists who wrote it that they are wrong and misleading their own people even though they are already living in the country with the highest life expectancy, the highest egg consumption rate, the highest IQ and one of the lowest cancer and obesity rates in the world.
Thank you. Definitely something for me to be doing.
Very informative information , most people are not willing to take statins due to major side effects and research studies prove LDN/ low dose naltrexone between 1 to 5 mgs help with major inflammation including a list of other medical benefits With zero side effects since this medication usually prescribed at a much higher dose at 50mg for drug and alcohol addiction ! With no side affects either at that dose ! It's seems only a holistic nurse practitioners is willing to prescribe it at a lower compound,, because the pharmaceutical corporations refuse to see its benefit at a lower dose because once again it's not as profitable ! 😢 I am 51 yrs old with a calcium score of 174 and past all heart test screening and was told to take a one a day aspirin and sent me on my way was told it was not that serious yet 😢
I completely agree! Low Dose Naltrexone - only available from a compound pharmacy - also suppresses appetite for weight loss and is one of the safest medications with no side effects. My doctors refuse to prescribe - and for no reason. Totally irrational!
How do you test for inflammation which is concerning for heart disease? CRP blood test sufficient?
IMO the safest thing one can do to keep inflammation low is intermittent fast regularly (give your body regular breaks from eating) and exercise but avoid overtraining at all. Because some of the inflammation that ends up killing us isn't even checked for on blood tests yet.
Statins cause cognitive decline and Parkinson's disease. You need cholesterol. What are the all cause mortality statistics on statins?
All statins - except Rosuvastatin - cross the blood brain barrier. The brain is the most cholesterol-rich organ in the body. It needs large amounts of cholesterol to function properly. Statins that cross the barrier damage the brain's cholesterol and destroy mitochondria. Hence, brain damage from statins. A good reason to avoid statins. Also, statins damage the sex hormones including serrum testosterone.
Why don't you talk about endothelial cell damage and how plaque is able to cling to arterial walls in the first place????
I didn’t like the tone of the other guy. Yelling at us how dangerous this is but no answers except an ad for his practice
I have three arties with build up, one is 50% and they will not clear it or ballon it unless it's 70% or more. I had test done in 2015 and 2022 and all arties and build up the same. I am on high dose Crestor and Zita. Now I am heavily on D3/K2 (7) Magnesium and Selenium ( you need Mag to make D3 and K2 work and you need Vit E to make Selenium work. Not much of those last two. I have stopped taking Crestor and Zita full time. One OTC Cholesterol supplement, I have lost 9 pounds. I do try to span my eating and fast but can't do more than 8-10 hours and I was told you don't have to do it every day. I stopped on my own taking C and Z because with age my aches and pains from old age has risen and don't wish to add to it with Meds. My cholesterol numbers are on the top of okay but we will see soon if they have risen or not ( since I stop taking those meds.) I feel good other than knee and back aches and toes off and on numb. I do not have diabeties. I found that K2 (7) is suppose to direct calicum to correct places not inside arties. I found that cholestrol is a coating that goes on many part of your inners, including heart, veins and brain. So why are we trying to get rid of it. ALSO I always take CoQ10 morning and night. I have had super high number since 20 yrs old. I am over 70 now and only had my cholesterol numbers in (bracket of acceptable for 4 times in my life only after I started ARMOUR THYROID natural type / syn raises number - my dr and I did a test on both types of T meds.) I am into taking lots of supplements. Good luck, enjoyed reading the comments more than the videos as they never give you a solid answer as to HOW to Stop the inflammation. You can't or can you live on ibuprofen?
You get rid of inflammation by cutting out sugars and vegetable oils and also grounding to the earth.
Try fasting for 24-48 hours also
Thank you Doctors!
This is not beneficial to give a 10 minute video and not give solutions other than statins?
In the end he said people who don’t have high cholesterol need statins because if inflammation..This is scaring people into statins! The solution would be not only diet but FASTING..Fasting would reduce plaque..
Statins almost killed me. Cholesterol is not the problem. It’s the calcium going in to and staying in the vessels which causes the inflammation and damage. Cholesterol then has to go in to mitigate the damages . D3 , K2 Mk7, and selenium! For three years they have stopped the progression of my atherosclerosis even though my cholesterol is still on the high side.
Elizabeth how much selenium?
have you noticed if your particle count has gone down? (assuming you have had NMR profiles done over time) @@elizabethwatson8063
try apple cider vinegar and green tea to remove plaque also life extension supplements help alot
its not possible to reverse plaque only reverse inflammation
The dude at the bottom is contradicting the guy on the top. The guy on the top said loose significant weight. The guy on the bottom at the end of the vid is saying you have to be on Statins regardless.
Statin is making soft plaque harder, whereas vitamin K2 is said to remove plaque making it softer, aren't statin and vitamin k2 counteracting each others?
I hope they answer your question. I would like to know too.
Statin drugs and vitamin K2 both have effects on plaque in the body, but they do not directly counteract each other. Statins are cholesterol-lowering medications that work by inhibiting an enzyme in the liver that is involved in cholesterol production. They can help to reduce the buildup of plaque in the arteries by lowering LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels. Vitamin K2, on the other hand, is a vitamin that is important for maintaining strong bones and supporting cardiovascular health. It is thought to help remove plaque from the arteries by promoting the proper deposition of calcium in the body, although more research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms behind this effect. So while statins and vitamin K2 may both have an impact on plaque in the body, they do so through different mechanisms and do not directly oppose each other.
@@Ash-radio how do you know which "bad" LDL statins are lowering? even my cardiologist could not answer this intelligently, while refusing to order a particulate cholesterol panel. any statin i have experienced lowered HDL and increased TG.... the two most important factors in CVD. ie. increasing the risk of a cardiac event!
@@Ash-radio LDL is composed of 2 "types" if you will. the size matters and the usual lipid panel doc order does not specify which LDL is "lowered" by statins, the damaging one or the BENEFICIAL LDL. I would bet it lowers the latter. thus, contributing to CVD and heart attacks. from what i've experienced with my Dad, his LDL may have been in check but his HDL and TG were always in the danger zone. wasn't until he got off both statins that these corrected, and his LDL did not increase either. the same study medicine relies on to justify prescribing statins clearly finds high HDL is more important in preventing heart disease than lowering LDL. like i said, never in the years he was taking these meds did his HDL get to 40 (the minimum value for normal), always in low 30's even 20's. this is DANGEROUS. but as his cardiologist told me...... not concerned with HDL because we don't have a drug to prescribe. Look it up. Statins are just a money making machine for the pharmacy industry not to treat any patient. why do you think they lowered the "normal" value from 120 to now 70? to put 80billion more people on their drugs$$$
K2 doesn't remove plaque. The hypothesis is that it removes calcium
This guy Wright is Not Right because CIMT does tell about any Soft plaque!
Yes it sure does. That part of the artery is thick but translucent. I’m addition we check for labs to show inflammation.
So the CIMT of the carotid and femoral arteries is the way to "see" soft plaque? I know the CAC is the way to test for calcium but how do we ultimately know if we have soft plaques to be concerned about?
An angiogram
@@SigmundVanDammeI had an angio (right heart cath) It only gave me the percentage of my blockages. It never noted if my blockages were calcified or soft. I really would like to know the difference.
So are the statin drugs good or bad to reverse the plaque ?
It reduces inflammation, and testosterone
I did. Or see where you addressed how to reverse it.
You didn't say how to reverse plaque! 🙁
I didn't hear any answer either.
By nutrition, he means less fat, no fast food. No fried foods. I just had a close call myself by eating nuts on a regular basis.
I am a little confused. In an old article, Dr. Brewer credited Crestor with reducing his plaque. Is this still the case? From what I can see the emphasis here is on lifestyle changes.
Life style changes (low carbs, no processed food and seed oil, improve quality of sleep, exercise) helps. Statins cause many other health issues. Avoid!
Statin advertisement
CIMT is the way to see the soft stuff?
Yes. A properly performed CIMT will help you determine if you have plaque in your neck arteries and the type.
It won't tell you about plaque/calcium in your heart. That requires a calcium arterial Calcification (CAC) scan.
@@richardpellis CIMT is better it shows the dangerous Soft plaque while CAC does NOT..
Hi! I enjoyed this video but is there a follow up video that talks about the lifestyle and diet that will help?
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What does one take if they have tried statins and experienced severe joint and bone pain at age 65. Thank you.
Bergamot, Niacin, & Garlic Extract
CoQ10 might help with the pain.
@@carpenterfamily6198 Thank you.
Vitamin B3 at 1g to 2g a day.
Carnivore diet.
Great info , I have a calcium score of 1750 , 1350 on one artery, I am seeing a cardiogist next week , had a ECO stress test passed with flying colors, my age is 65, what question should I ask.
Unfortunately most doctors don’t know how to answer questions on this test.
@@PrevMedHealth not a great answer Dr. Ford
@@walterski8377 But an honest + correct answer.
If you can get the CD with the scan on it, you might be able to use some on-site software to actually observe the calcium itself. I've done it with mine. It ain't easy for a beginner, for you would need to be able to visualize where the arteries are in a specific view of the heart [eg in my case looking down from above] . . There are vids here on YT that show what these scans look like. I determined from mine that most of mine was in the RCA and my widow-maker wasn't too bad [confirmed by the cardiologist later] and I wanted to look some more but now I can't find the damn CD.
@rickturner9131 any update on your condition?
Dr. Brewer, I had a cac and got a zero score (52 year old male). LDL runs 120/130 when not on a statin. Had carotid scan, lady said I have a mild plaque on left side, clear on right. I plan to ask for a CT Angiogram. I have asked to stop atorvastatin because of what I have heard about brain health and lipator. Dr. Berry says Crestor not as bad about blood brain barrier... What is your opinion on Crestor vs lipator? I do not want dementia or Alzheimers (of course) but I also want to be on the right meds to protect any further disease. (Oh, also, had a ultra sound stress test and passed with flying colors but Cardiologist freaked about 130 LDL and said MUST GET BELOW 55 ASAP??? I have been told lower LDL often equals higher all cause mortality? Thoughts if you have time. I appreciate your work.
After two months using Serrapeptase and Nattokinase I can walk again ,I had p.a.d in my legs
Hello, is p.a.d. Perfila artry disease ? Were your feet numb?
@@marycatoir5342 yes they were numb cold and very painful to walk on, also I had an infection starting at my feet that wouldn't heal due to lack of blood flo. just this morning I cut the grass and trimmed the hedges , the wife is really impressed so now she is taking both natural herbes , the wife says you don't have cold feet in bed any more lol, didn't know that was a problem , oh by the way I am 71 years old ,so there is hope .
@@marycatoir5342 PAD = peripheral Artery Disease
Search lumrokinase!much stronger and safer!
Pad is perephreal artery disease@@marycatoir5342
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Dr Stephanie Seneff MIT PhD has videos on the dangers and la k of efficacy of statins. She has degrees in biophysics, electrical engineering, biology.
So how the fk do you reverse it? Thanks for fking talking about the problem without the solution!
To do what??
Is hyperbole and chelation good for healing too much plaque ???
How long does it typically take to calcify the plaque ?
I had a CIMT here in the UK and I have calcified plaques.
Typically months.
Great video!
There is another problem partially mentioned here - infections caused by bacteria and PARASITES.
So which statin decreases inflammation . Is there a more natural approach instead?
YES, I want the answer to that too. But is there anything other than a statin to reduce inflammation. I was never told if mine was hard or soft either.
don't eat processed foods - stay away from sugar of all kinds (read your labels - sugars are disguised (sorbitol, mannitol, dextrose, etc etc). Eat more Whole Foods. All of that will go a long ways towards reducing inflammation. @@marycatoir5342
Dr, wud you pls advs
I jv 03 stentsc04 years ago then having static n thinner med like Aspirin
total C 3.84
Tri 0.52
LDL 2.2
HDL 1.9
can I stop statin ? tks.
So what do you do for vertebral stenosis ???
The constant gnawing/grating the background music provides to this 'workshop' is REALLY annoying and distracting.
If they all start as soft plaque that then harden, then are these multiple acute events in the soft plaque group going to eventually decrease - since those plaques eventually harden? I'm a bit confused here with the description.
They don’t Harden easily. Statins significantly expedite that calcification process. That’s why they save lives, but only take them if you have plaque.
@@johnnyd614 I assume everyone in America has plaque, 20 year olds thanks to poor diets
@@johnnyd614 why not try to remove the plaque before calcification?
@@dawn1913 that is incredibly difficult to do.
Brovo. A worthwhile Job.Thanks so much
BrAvo (masculine) BrAva (feminine)
@@michaelmelamed9103??
Wouldn't a keto diet reduce inflammation?
5:52 - No good at all...
I f don’t agree that particular body conditions cause a person to be statin deficient.
So vitamin k2 is dangerous ? as it is said to remove calcium from the soft tissue and bring it back to the bone, doesn't that process turn hard plaque into soft plaque and soft plaque is more dangerous ?
@@BradleyCoopertest I think Dr. Ford Brewer takes K2. Personally, I got loads of plaque and take a sizable dose of K2 (and D3) the last 2 1/2 years. I'm still typing away. However - I'm - obviosly - just one person. I have not heard the K2 death stuff before.
@@HSet77 are you taking statins?
@@msxkstan7362 25 years.
@@HSet77 has your plaque been reduced?
@@ChappySinclair You are talking mom, baby and a placenta - I'm not that. Thanks though, It's something to check out. The K2 I take has K1, K4 and K7
Can you take k2 and asprin
What is your opinion on laser atherectomy coronary procedure?
Thanks for asking. I’m not a fan. Clean up the root cause (metabolism from lifestyle). Lasering a single atheroma wouldn't help even if it could be done. That's like swatting a single mosquito in a whole swarm.
How can a person know whether their plaque is soft, or calcified?
Get a Cleerly Scan
A clearly scan?
What are the implications or side effects of the COVID vaccination (sic) in the inflammatory processes of the arteries when there were predisposition to plaque formation or even it was already verified, please?
Help
37 male
HDL is 35
LDL is 59
Triglycerides 80
Lipoprotein little a is 95 noml L
??
Hdl to tri ratio isn't good
Only low hdl....aerobic exercise will help, running 🏃
How to reverse calcified and sift plaque? Vitamin K2 can do it?
Yes, but You have to add VitamineD3 and Nattokinase to solve soft and hard plaques problems. You make your research to confirm that
The prisoners would of gone into ketosis
You guys need to say how to reverse it near the end of the video..
Check out Atherocare
I have reversed my calcification of my lower descending aorta with a WFPB and NMN
please define WFPB and NMN. Thank you in advance.
@@marycatoir5342 WFPB is whole food plant based diet.
I don't like the continuous music 🎵🎵🎵. It's like its designed to make you feel drowsy.
So do statins reduce inflammation? Then.
Yes but only certain ones like crestor 2.5-5 mg help with inflammation watch so of docs earlier videos
Hi DR Brewer, I'm enjoying your videos, they're so informative.
A question though.
Dr David says @8.36 that plaque is preventable and curable. Do you have any videos explaing said prevention and cure.
As i have mild atherosclerosis i'm after any informatio that can help.
Mant thanks
It's all in the video
Take a look at Atherocare
I'm just saying thanks. To both of you.
You guys should read the book a clot thickens
By Malcolm Kendrick, he also wrote The Great Cholesterol Con.
Thanks for the name drop, I just purchased both books. 👍
One of the cornerstones to your video is the Harvard Health study -- Would you mind posting a link or the name of the study here?
Where is proof that stress causes heart attack 😂😂😂😂
It gave me one at 45 years old. I’m sure of it.
Not normal daily stress.
Mine was intense work related over years.
Stress steel’s life!
Relax and enjoy life ❤
@@georgeins.c.494 heart attack with 90% blockage is not called stress
@@georgeins.c.494 i am talking about mental stress not physical stress
why not? @@eggbenedict-gt7mw
@@eggbenedict-gt7mwIrrelevant
Take
1. Turmeric capsule before Milk
2. Red wine along with red meat or chicken
3. Orange skin/Grapefruit oil along with fried foods
4. Goldenseal/Berberine in general
😂😂😂😂
Red meat, and alcohol injure the endothelium, which causes plaque.
@@mindhunter09 where is proof red meat injure endothelium, even own immune destroy endothelium
@@mindhunter09red wine in small doses…. still the jury is out (as it is really with lost nutritional advice)… some say good, some don’t. I have the odd glass. You could argue that a glass is a stress reliever…
What is the best drugs to clear plaque arteries
Diet 👌
Some people swear by chelation therapy. Not everyone can take statins, too many side effects.
Absolutely D3 with K2 Mk7 along with selenium. It won’t necessarily clear your arteries of established plaque but will definitely stop the progression. My CAC score and carotid artery spot have not progressed in three years since my supplementations. Once you have atherosclerosis they expect the percentage of plaque to grow each year. My cardiologist is quite surprised that mine have not increased. I am telling my young adult children to start this regiment now and for the rest of their lives!
Elizabeth Watson how much D3 to you take
@@elizabethwatson8063 K2 Mk7 doesn't clear soft plaque - Show me the evidence please
Thanks doctor ❤🎉