Important information about statins that I’m going to ask my doc about

In My Somewhat Informed Opinion (LOL). Olive oil is still an oil and as such it is pure fat. You can find other foodstuffs to equal it, but nothing in your fridge or pantry exceeds it for calorie-density. It's ascension to elite status in the nutritional world is perhaps related to it being part of the "Mediterranean" diet. That diet is healthful chiefly due to the heavy concentration of vegetables; healthful in spite of not due to olive oil. Indeed olive oil is not actually a food, but a concentrated food extract; it contains few vitamins and minerals and it won't by itself support life which disqualifies it as food. Finally, if one examines the diet recommendations of those physicians who have demonstrated a way of eating that will arrest, indeed reverse atherosclerotic heart disease they all seem urge (insist) their patients omit cooking oils from the diet. Don

@thumperguy- Even Olive oil?

@merpreb, @thumperguy, I just looked up the Megestrol Acetate on these sites: WebMed, NIH, and Drugs.com. Looks like primarily used for HIV and cancer patients; care should be given for diabetic patients, elderly and those with renal problems; also may promote more respiratory infections....may be the reasons neither doc has prescribed it for me. Sigh.

Merry, I routinely include high fat vegetable foods in my diet , e.g. avocado, olives, dark chocolate. Probably the chief reason I stay so thin is my avoidance of all cooking oils as they are implicated in damage to the epithelium lining of coronary arteries.

Thanks @merpreb for the Amazon link for Orgain. I'll check Amazon for the pea protein, Plant Fusion as well. I drink veggie based protein smoothies and would be happy to add another variety to my weight gaining arsenal.

@thumperguy, About wt loss, my doc said much the same...eat balanced diet...yada yada. Your post got me thinking...how long has it been since any doc has seen me completely or even partially naked? I more resemble an emaciated survivor of WWII internment camps now. No wonder docs only want to see me fully dressed!!

No response to that required..vbg. And all this time I'd been thinking that the doc's time was so limited per patient that was the reason for no partial undress....having to rethink the whole issue...lol

I was able to stop the nausea which led to my weight loss by stopping Metformin and taking ginger products. Like you, I've also managed to regain a bit of weight but not nearly enough. Thanks for the Amazon source for Orgain, I'll place an order. I like both chocolate and shakes but haven't found either to smooth the rough edges like a small dose of the harder spirits can...mebbe a small beer,whiskey or wine as a chaser before bed??? smiles

@thumperguy, @fiesty- What things have your tried to gain weight?

@fiesty76- Amazon sells it and there are other places too. My protein is pea protein from Plant fusion, vanilla creme. I'm fighting with losing 5 - 7 lbs.

Have you seen a nutritionist?

Cholesterol has many parts to it.. Hdl, ldl, and triglycerides. These can be broken down as well.
Risk factors for poor outcomes, according to medical data, are coupled with high blood pressure, diabetes and other health issues. stress on arteries, as in high blood pressure, are damaged and plugged with many things, platelets, and plaque.. like mending a hose with a crack. The patch causes buildup inside of your arteries. Some can break off, causing a problem somewhere else in your body. Some can block the flow of blood.
Medications can lower your cholesterol but as well can cause side effects. Muscle pain and damage being common.
Sometimes, cholesterol can be brought to good values by changing your diet, and increasing physical activity, approved first by your physician.
Reducing triglycerides and the bad cholesterol can be done by many people by changing your diet. Hdl, the good cholesterol, is your friend.
Cholesterol in itself is not bad. It helps to make your hormones, and the membrane on the cells that make up your body. It does many other things, the list is long.
Doctors have seen patients bring down the bad cholesterol and raise the good by changing what they eat, and getting a little more physically active. I’m not saying to become a body builder. I’m saying get off the couch and move. Walk, get on an indoor or outdoor bike, clean the house.
If you read about eating a mostly plant based diet, this will bring down your numbers. It means eating fresh veggies, fruits and grains, as tolerated, and having a small amount of healthy lean protein compared to vegetables on your plate. Your plate should be 75% veggies and 25% lean protein. Just an example..Fruits have sugar but there are low glycemic ones..The results are startling to many. It takes a little time to see the results so be patient. Some choose to be vegetarian. I see you shaking your head. This includes excluding meat and poultry, but can include eggs, aged cheese and yogurt, and fish. Some decide to go full vegan which means consuming all plant based foods, but large amounts of it to get the body what it needs. Humans sometimes can’t extract all the body needs like animals do from plants, and lack essentials like vitamin b12, which must be taken. It is available in many non vegetarian items like meat and eggs, and added to processed foods. As we age, our ability to extract nutrients from foods has a decline. So following with a physician knowledgeable in this area is indeed helpful. A nutritionist as well is a great asset.
If you have high cholesterol, then it’s a good idea to discuss a plan with your doc. It can mean saying farewell to that 16oz steak at Peter Lugers. ( New Yorkers you get that!) and bye bye bacon, unhealthy processed foods full of things that aren’t really good for you. And no, eating a Big Mac with what they call cheese and bacon is not remedied by a bowl of Cheerios..But, one thing at a time. Start with a workup at your physician or cardiologist office. Talk with them. They will tell you that diet and activity is the most influential part of your health.
I’ve seen people take better care of their cars than their own body. Your body is the finest machine ever built.
Instead of a “ diet”, try to learn how to eat well forever. You will get to your bodies good weight without trying. Being at a good weight can bring about good health..Just by eating what your body needs. It can heal itself if given the right fuel. Really.
Small steps. Instead of canned fruits and veggies, go to the produce section. Buy fresh, and pesticide free if you can. Local and seasonal. Pasture raised meat, lean. No, not bacon. Fresh wild fish high in omega 3. Salmon, sardines, herring and more. Read up. Olive oil. Grass fed dairy.
You will feel better. Your future body will thank you. Please try.
Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food... Hippocrates.

Helps t regulate my energy, take Ubiquinol coq10 everyday I no longer take statins but continued w coq10, statins made me feel very weak n tired, couldn't walk up stairs.