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""This lifestyle issue is something that doctors, and the makers of Crestor, are not likely to pay much attention to.""

OOOOPs disagree adamantly about this statement. At our practice we preach diet until we are blue in the face. We also have a dietician on staff....sadly few listen. We send copies of articles, free diet instructions and copies of the Mediteranean diet but seldom do our patients change. It may be that since most of our patients are older that they just plain like their present diet.

Yes inflammation related to diet is the underlying key. Remember though that the inflammation is what causes the plaque (build up in the arteries) to dislodge....conventional wisdom ...since most Americans won't change their diet then....try to change the plaque burden in the arteries by medication.

I love the discussion but I would never want to be responsible for someone making decisions that could harm them, knowing full well that I am not a doctor. I do think a person has the right to make their own decisions about their health but they should make informed decisions and discuss their choice thoroughly with their doctor. There is some very scary stuff out there so be careful!

It does seem to me that perhaps you have made up your mind and really just want to be heard instead of being open to the debate? Sorry if I have misunderstood your intentions.

To John N: Fish Oil caps are widely recommended at our practice!!!