Stating Resistance

Rholynhel
Rholynhel Posts: 5
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Hi! I recently found out that my obesity has caused me to become Statin Resistant. That means cholesterol medication no longer works for me. My fat cells have started to produce a protein that blocks the absorption of Statin medication as well as causing the body to hold on to more cholesterol. So how is that for a wake up call...there goes the medication back up plan. I am 42 with a family history of heart attack and stroke and I have hypertension and high cholesterol. So today is day 2 of my plan to stick around for awhile. I would like to lose 80 pounds in a year to eighteen months. Here goes...

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  • Rholynhel
    Rholynhel Posts: 5
    Well I keep trying to change my auto correct typo in the title but it won't let me...lol :laugh:
  • iclaudia_g
    iclaudia_g Posts: 148 Member
    You can do it. This is important to you health. Friend me if you like.
  • Bruceapple
    Bruceapple Posts: 2,027 Member
    Try some time release niacin. it helps flush your cells.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Best of luck. That's how I got into this as well...high cholesterol and overall bad blood work along with a family history of related issues. I've completely reversed my blood work in about 8 months and lost 35-40 Lbs. You can do it.

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