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Statins - by Mark James Estren (Paperback)

Name: Statins - by Mark James Estren (Paperback)
Brand: Ronin Publishing (CA)
SKU: 1013084221
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Most cholesterol doesn't come from foods -- it's made by the body itself!
About the Author: Mark James Estren is a nationally known journalist and Pulitzer winner.
200 Pages
Health & Fitness, Diseases & Conditions

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About the Book

Most cholesterol doesn't come from foods -- it's made by the body itself! Statins work by interfering with the body's ability to manufacture cholesterol. "Statins: Miracle or Mistake?" explains both the pro and con sides of this incredible drug, using interviews with statin researchers and prescribers and presenting the findings in clear, jargon-free language. Learn how to watch for warning signs if you are using statins. Discover how statins are a huge business for both drug companies and anti-statin forces. This guide talks with people on all sides of the statin issue, finding out what they believe and why -- and how they stand to benefit.
Most important, "Statins: Miracle or Mistake?" tells readers what to ask their own healthcare practitioners. It's time for nonprofessionals to learn how to manage these drugs. This important guide shows what to do -- and not do.

Book Synopsis

Most cholesterol doesn't come from foods -- it's made by the body itself! Statins work by interfering with the body's ability to manufacture cholesterol. Statins: Miracle or Mistake? explains both the pro and con sides of this incredible drug, using interviews with statin researchers and prescribers and presenting the findings in clear, jargon-free language. Learn how to watch for warning signs if you are using statins. Discover how statins are a huge business for both drug companies and anti-statin forces. This guide talks with people on all sides of the statin issue, finding out what they believe and why -- and how they stand to benefit.

Most important, Statins: Miracle or Mistake? tells readers what to ask their own healthcare practitioners. It's time for nonprofessionals to learn how to manage these drugs. This important guide shows what to do -- and not do.

About the Author

Mark James Estren is a nationally known journalist and Pulitzer winner. Named one of the "People to Watch" by Fortune magazine, he is a contributor to The Washington Post, Bottom Line newsletter group, and the Journal of Animal Ethics. He lives in Ft. Myers, FL.

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Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)

Weight: .4 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 200

Genre: Health & Fitness

Sub-Genre: Diseases & Conditions

Publisher: Ronin Publishing (CA)

Theme: Heart

Format: Paperback

Author: Mark James Estren

Language: English

Street Date: April 9, 2013

TCIN: 1013084221

UPC: 9781579511661

Item Number (DPCI): 247-59-5322

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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