The Vitamin D, Statin, and Cholesterol Paradox

The major precursor of vitamin D is cholesterol. Without cholesterol, we cannot make it. Some people may find this shocking because vitamin D is highly praised, while cholesterol is demonized. Since vitamin D and cholesterol are so closely related, they have an interesting interplay. Statin drugs, which lower cholesterol, also take part in the interplay. The enzyme statins block is active at step two, so we would expect less production of all molecules in the cholesterol pathway, like CoQ10. Statins should block vitamin D production, but they don’t. Statins are supposed to lower your risk of heart disease. But by how much? You may be surprised by the answer. This post will cover the synthesis of cholesterol, vitamin D, and Co Q10 and discuss how statins alter the pathways.

The Truth Behind The Claim That Viagra Prevents Alzheimer's Disease By 69%

Much has been written about a new study that claims Viagra can reduce the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease by as much as 69%. I purchased the study and took a look at their data. I liked the study and the researchers are reporting their findings with accuracy. The problem is they are using standard statistics to describe their findings. To the unsuspecting public, it may appear as if a new miracle cure has been found. Sadly, this is far from the case. I am, however, excited about their findings. Let’s take a look at their findings.