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Originally Posted by rubicon
I have been so conflicted about the conflicting information that is being decimated by so called experts. the latest being red meat going from a major problem to one steak a day keeps the doctor away. Too much salt and that not enough salt increases your chances of a heart attack. Today I read that the statin I taking is increaes my chances of diabetes and heart attack. also told that those blood pressure meds I'm taking are reduce both bone and muscle. What's a person going to do? Who can a person believe?
Its maddening
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I see your point, rubicon. There may be tough dietary choices and tough choices for those who have been told they need to take drugs. I'm not a doctor so I can't really tell anyone what to do about the drug choices.
But I can tell you what I think about drugs in general: Personally, from my own observations, I think that there is often a trade-off. Multiple drugs can be helpful in the short run but they often take their toll over the years. At some point there's a price to be paid.
That's why so many elderly people are being treated for kidney failure etc.. It has been said that dosages have to be adjusted, usually upward, as years go by, putting an extra burden on the liver and kidneys. This whole process is unsustainable. Sorry I can't bring more cheerful news about drugs, but that's my honest opinion.