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Thank you, Geoff.

I'm hoping to switch from the blood thinner, Pradaxa (Dabigatran Etexilate 150 mg), to natural alternative(s). I do not want to bleed out and die if I ever have/get into an accident. Does anyone have experience with attempting a similar change? What was your experience and results? Recommendations?

Do you mean statin-type or drugs in general?

thanks Geoff

thanks Scott

Independence Day 2025. Eliminated statin tonight after years of being on one. Freedom...hope so 📿

Yes, I did tell him that I heard long term use might contribute to dementia. I think he basically ignored what I said.

Thanks, I'll look into that. Since Natto is plant-based, is it ok for Carnivore? Do you take it as a supplement? What brand do you take?

Check this out from Mitch (Old Guy Carnivore) on cognitive decline at 10:07 into the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UN-XYuw1x5Y

It would be nice if the inflammation in my neck would go away after stopping the statin. So far, the diet hasn't eliminated it completely.

Thanks Geoff, good food for thought. Meds to potentially quit (in order, according to my current thinking): Statin Beta blocker Blood thinner Anti-arrhythmic Then substitute with natural alternatives if helpful.

Will you go back on a statin?

Interesting concept, thanks. I'm on day 72 of mostly carnivore.

Thanks Scott. I'd like to be able to get rid of the metoprolol, anti-arrythmic, and blood thinner, too, but without a carnivore-friendly cardiologist's input, I hesitate doing it on my own. I'd like to be taking all natural supplements if needed. I know there are docs available on the internet, but I think I would need someone who can look at my full heart history. I think getting off the statin might be the safest med to get rid of.

Thanks all. I hope I'll make a good decision about it.

I'd like to stop or reduce my statin if possible. I think I was told I'd had a heart attack in the past, but it was so long ago, I don't recall the particulars. I recently switched cardiologists and my new one kind of balked at my eating red meat. I asked him to switch me from Lipitor to Crestor and he prescribed 20 mg once a day. I'm thinking I might at least taper off to 10 mg a day, especially since the pills are scored for easy splitting. I don't want to tell my doc that I'm doing it. I heard that long term use of statins can contribute to dementia, and at 77 I prefer not to get that, especially living alone. Edit: Actually, the Crestor isn't the scored pill and looks like it might be very tedious to break it in half since it's very small and round. The scored pill is actually the Toprol.

Mitch had a stroke.

Thanks for tips. I noticed the complex has flaxseed oil and other plant products. Since it doesn't stipulate how much, I guess not to worry?

I wasn't aware of such a thing, thanks.

Something seems to still be causing inflammation in my neck. I need to determine which on the list might be contributing. I stopped the almond milk, flax seeds, chia seeds, cumin, and hemp hearts. I may or may not introduce them back, probably not the almond milk and not the flax and chia seeds. I started to drink matcha as a substitute for the instant coffee. I may switch to regular brewed coffee. Thanks for your input.

I haven't made the homemade electrolyte mixture yet. I need to do further research on which form of magnesium to use. Citrate, sulfate, and maleate have been suggested so far. Currently, I just use a little salt and No Salt (potassium chloride) in water, plus I take magnesium glycinate in a capsule every night.

I'd like to get off Lipitor (Atorvastatin). I recently heard Dale E. Bredesen, author of Ageless Brain, say in an interview that Crestor can be a better choice. I'd like to get off altogether, but I haven't been on the diet very long and am not being super strict about it yet. Will see my new cardiologist in June and am hoping he's receptive to carnivore and nutritional treatments. I'd like to find natural alternatives for: Multaq (dronedarone) - antiarrhythmic Pradaxa (Dabigatran etexilate) - blood thinner Toprol (Metaprolol) - beta blocker Lipitor (Atorvastatin) - cholesterol

That makes sense.🙂 Food Bank hasn't responded to my offer, so maybe they don't want anything on my meager list.😆

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