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I came off statins a few years ago because they were playing havoc with my body. My muscles constantly ached and my athletic performance and strength dropped off a cliff. I was never checked in the year I was on them. However, even though I had such a bad response, the doc keeps trying to persuade me back on them - assassin!
My cholesterol moves between high 5's and mid 6's. I've been drinking Benecol which seems to drop it by upto 1% and I have now started taking a clove of garlic each day as advised by a sympathetic Asian doctor who really believes it helps.
However, in order to regain control of my HBA1c (I'm not still not currently medicated after 10years) I have started a low-carb diet. I am now really worried that the increased fats are going to raise my cholesterol substantially.
Any advice is most welcome.
Thanks
My cholesterol moves between high 5's and mid 6's. I've been drinking Benecol which seems to drop it by upto 1% and I have now started taking a clove of garlic each day as advised by a sympathetic Asian doctor who really believes it helps.
However, in order to regain control of my HBA1c (I'm not still not currently medicated after 10years) I have started a low-carb diet. I am now really worried that the increased fats are going to raise my cholesterol substantially.
Any advice is most welcome.
Thanks