I have had the threat of statins for over fifteen years because of my family history.
I've tried them, there was too many side effects.
This was before I read all the information especially on this forum.
Even though the debate is still relative, the best advice I got was from my latest named GP. He told me to forget family history because I have a rare condition and they didn't. I have normal blood glucose levels and I have a hba1c level in normal range, my BP, liver and kidney function tests were normal, in other words I had got my health in reality good control.
However my one before last tests my cholesterol like yours was a little higher than normal. But that was because of my weight loss and stable blood levels.
Another doctor suggested statin s. Er, no thanks!
I've read that statin s are great for those who have heart conditions already diagnosed but unnecessary for those who haven't. I've read that cholesterol has nothing to do with what you eat! We need good cholesterol and the idea behind low carb is that despite an initial increase, it does come back down.
The debate rages!
In my opinion, and my experience, I would swerve them unless it is really essential.
I don't think you do! But I may be wrong!
Best wishes.
