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Low “bad” cholesterol is a risk of cancer.

Low “bad” cholesterol is a risk of cancer.

Dr. Weeks’ Comment:  Now, they tell you that if your bad cholesterol (LDL) is too low, you are in trouble???  My readers and patients recall that the cholesterol question is… Read more »

Niacin works better than Statins.. at “pennies a day”

Niacin works better than Statins.. at “pennies a day”

Dr. Weeks’ Comment:   Bad news for Big Pharma’s bottom line – Rx      TO    OTC      SWITCH Editorial note: The public should know that the probably the best… Read more »

Cholesterol – Good?  Bad?  Not simplistic.

Cholesterol – Good? Bad? Not simplistic.

Dr.  Weeks’ Comment:   Cholesterol is not a simple matter.  The bad stuff is called “bad” simply because it shuttles from liver to the veins/arteries  and the good stuff is called… Read more »

Propolis and myrrh are similar – both drop choleserol

Propolis and myrrh are similar – both drop choleserol

Christmas Cholesterol Epiphany: ‘Myrrh’ May Have Cholesterol-Lowering Properties ScienceDaily (Dec. 17, 2009) — Laboratory experiments suggest that the resin of certain trees of the Middle East, known commonly as the… Read more »

Niacin, glorious… “you’re still the one.”

Niacin, glorious… “you’re still the one.”

Dr. Weeks Comment:  No news here.     My friend and mentor, the late and great Abram Hoffer demonstrated this important attribute of niacin (vitamin B3) in the early 1960′s…. Read more »

Too little cholesterol also a risk.

Too little cholesterol also a risk.

Dr. Weeks Comment:  Open wide your mind, and THINK about this paradox!  This is the job and the joy of a medical doctor – to think carefully in order to… Read more »

Low cholesterol more dangerous than high cholesterol!

Low cholesterol more dangerous than high cholesterol!

Dr. Weeks’ Comment:    Yes, you read that correctly! Now tell your doctor about it! Reversed Cholesterol-Death Rate Link Revealed In a finding that defies conventional wisdom, puzzled researchers say lower… Read more »

High Cholesterol is not the critical cause of heart disease

High Cholesterol is not the critical cause of heart disease

Cholesterol is NOT the Critical Cause of Heart Disease Cholesterol is not the major culprit in heart disease or any disease. If it becomes oxidized it can irritate/inflame tissues in… Read more »

You want some Co Q 10 with that statin?

You want some Co Q 10 with that statin?

Dr. Weeks Comment:   In 1989 the patent (see below) was filed which demonstrated the importance of never prescribing a statin drug without also prescribing Co Q 10.   So, tell me,… Read more »

Niacin beats statin drug – head to head. Cheaper and more effective and safer!

Niacin beats statin drug – head to head. Cheaper and more effective and safer!

Dr. Weeks’ Comment: Watch out America. The FDA is about to take away your niacin.  This vitamin B3, famous for its “flush” was  championed by Dr. Abram Hoffer, M.D. Ph.D.  … Read more »

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