Book

A Statin-Free Life: A revolutionary life plan for tackling heart disease – without the use of statins

Publish date:

August 19, 2021

A Statin-Free Life: A revolutionary life plan for tackling heart disease – without the use of statins

'Giving you all the facts to help you decide how best to have a healthy life. - Dr Phil Hammond

Statins are among the most widely prescribed drugs in the world. Yet many report unacceptable side effects and a US survey revealed that 75 per cent of respondents stopped taking them within a year.

So what is the evidence for their benefits? Dr Aseem Malhotra, author of the bestselling The 21-Day Immunity Plan and co-author of the bestselling The Pioppi Diet, examines the claims for statins and their role in lowering cholesterol and preventing heart disease. He introduces us to his targeted heart-health plan, which, with a diet plan, recipes and advice on reducing stress and increasing movement, can help us to live statin-free and take control of our own health.

'Backed by science, this is a riveting read for anyone with a heart.' - Liz Earle

'Aseem's programme gives you the best opportunity for a v long and healthy life.' - Ross Walker

'Get this book to figure out if a statin-free life is right for you.' - Dr Robert Lustig

Authors

Image	Author	Author Website	Twitter	Author Location
	Aseem Malhotra	https://doctoraseem.com/biography/	https://twitter.com/draseemmalhotra

Topics

	Health Statistics	Health statistics are used to understand risk factors for communities, track and monitor diseases, see the impact of policy changes, and assess the quality and safety of health care. Health statistics are a form of evidence, or facts that can support a conclusion.
	Statin
	Heart Disease	Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, refers to a range of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. It is a broad term that encompasses various conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and valvular heart diseases, among others. Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide.
	Diet-Heart Hypothesis	The diet-heart hypothesis, also known as the lipid hypothesis, proposes that there is a direct relationship between dietary fat intake, particularly saturated fat and cholesterol, and the development of heart disease. It suggests that consuming high amounts of these fats leads to an increase in blood cholesterol levels, specifically low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which in turn contributes to the formation of atherosclerotic plaques in the arteries. Some consider this hypothesis nothing more than wishful thinking.