The Cholesterol Myth

Statins come with many possible side effects including muscle weakness, muscle pain and fatigue. Due to standardized medicine, they are handed out like candy.

At Lifted Wellness we want to protect your lean body mass and optimize your health! Cholesterol gets a bad rap, but it is important for so many of your body’s functions. Brain health, cell membranes and hormones all depend on a healthy level of cholesterol.

Take a look at your cholesterol panel and disregard the total cholesterol. If HDL is high it will push your total cholesterol out of range. Consider the ratio of Total Cholesterol/HDL when assessing risk and statin therapy. It is worth mentioning that Triglycerides are often elevated if you’re consuming carbohydrates above your tolerance.

If you haven’t had a comprehensive lab draw and want to know where you stand, feel free to book with us! Knowledge is power. We want to arm you with data, an individualized set of tools and give you informed consent in your health choices. We believe you are the author of your health journey and that of generations to come .