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Will your STATIN medicine give you DEMENTIA? - YouTube
- 00:00:05 ⚠️ Dr. Seil raises concerns about the potential link between statins and cognitive decline, emphasizing the need for more research.
- 00:14:12 📉 The FDA has mandated black box warnings on statins for possible adverse effects on cognitive performance, including memory loss.
- 00:02:34 💊 Many elderly patients are prescribed high doses of statins without substantial evidence to support the practice.
- 00:03:04 🧠 Statins might impair brain function by lowering cholesterol, which is crucial for synapse formation and neuronal health.
- 00:04:35 🔋 Coenzyme Q10 depletion from statin use may hinder mitochondrial function, affecting neuronal energy production.
- 00:05:04 🚨 Statins could disrupt microglia function, potentially leading to chronic inflammation, a known factor in dementia.
- 00:05:18 🧬 Reduced levels of neuroprotective steroids like progesterone and testosterone due to statins may contribute to cognitive decline.
- 00:05:31 ⚗️ Statins influence amyloid beta metabolism, which is important in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
- 00:06:41 🔍 Patients on statins should discuss the true benefits versus risks of the medication with their doctors.
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