Dr David Diamond raises a question about obesity myth & Statin side effects. Diamond said there are two myths which have pervaded our society: consumption of food high in fat and cholesterol cause heart disease, and individuals will live longer if they lower their serum cholesterol through the use of medication. “Americans are in a state of confusion,” Diamond said.
“We have been led to fear foods high in cholesterol, such as eggs and beef, but the real culprit in causing heart disease, is simple carbohydrates, obtained from potatoes and refined sugar.” According to Diamond, when an individual consumes sugar, the sugar attaches to protein molecules, which interferes with their functioning. Those abnormal protein molecules become incorporated into arterial walls, which contribute to the arteries becoming stiff. When an individual’s blood pressure rises rapidly, as occurs during stress, a…
