We’ve been telling you for years that statin drugs to lower cholesterol are vastly overprescribed.

Mainstream doctors hand them out like candy on Halloween. But here’s what they won’t tell you… More than 75% of people who suffer heart attacks have normal or low levels of cholesterol.1

Despite this fact, nearly 30% of Americans over 40 take a statin. And that number keeps growing. If statins were effective, you’d think that Americans’ heart health would improve.

But a UCLA study from earlier this year found the opposite is happening.2

A growing number of young Americans are getting heart disease and having heart attacks. And the percentage of Americans with poor heart health is at an all-time high.

Now, a new study shows these drugs are particularly useless for seniors.3

Investigators at the University of Girona in Spain analyzed data from roughly 47,000 people age 75 and up. None of the subjects had a history of heart disease.

The upshot? Use of statins was not linked with reduced risk of heart disease or death from any cause. The study was published in the BMJ.

Natural Heart Health Strategies

Rather than turn to discredited statin medications, consider natural alternatives. Big Pharma won’t like it, but your heart will thank you.

• Dump simple carbs and grains. They raise blood sugar, which releases insulin into your system. This leads to inflammation and heart disease. Stay away from sugar, bread, and pasta.
• Avoid these oils: Corn…canola…vegetable…soybean. They all contain large amounts of omega-6 fatty acids that wreak havoc on the coronary system. Replace these with heart-healthy alternatives like organic extra-virgin olive and coconut oil.
• Add antioxidants. Dark chocolate and red wine are loaded with them. Some of the best antioxidant sources include tart organic berries and leafy green vegetables. Tomatoes are great for cardiovascular health, too.

What’s the best exercise for your heart?

We’ve been recommending high-intensity interval training (HIIT) for years. Study after study has shown that it can reverse poor cardiovascular health. HIIT improves heart function, increases elasticity of the arteries and heart, and boosts cardiovascular oxygen intake.

The basic formula for HIIT is simple. Warm up for three to five minutes…then go hard for the next minute. Longer if you can. Then slow to catch your breath for the next minute or two. Repeat this process five to seven times. Cool down for at least two minutes.

You can apply the HIIT principal to just about any type of cardio exercise. A treadmill, bike, elliptical machine, stair climber, rowing machine, and swimming all work well.

The bottom line… You can attain cardiovascular health without the meds Big Pharma wants to sell you. Science continues to show that statins aren’t the answer.

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References:
1 http://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/majority-of-hospitalized-heart-75668
2 http://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/cardiovascular-health-disparities-between-whites-and-minorities-narrow-study-shows
3 https://consumer.healthday.com/senior-citizen-information-31/senior-citizen-news-778/evidence-doesn-t-support-statin-use-in-healthy-seniors-737409.html