Last November, Professor Sherif Sultan took part in a debate about the use of statins at the VEITH symposium in New York. Professor Sultan argued against the use of statins and he won the debate. Statins were of course a hot topic at the event and after the debate itself the discussions continued. The video below is a (after debate) discussion between Drs Ron Waksman, Ido Weinberg, David Spence and Sherif Sultan.
Other related Video clips and Notes
It is important to note the following, particularly in regard to the comments made by David Spence:
- The seven countries study referred to by David Spence was the work of Ancel Keys and it is widely now known that Ancel Keys’ work was fraudulent. The seven countries study selectively chose data to fit a preconceived hypothesis. A hypothesis that has repeatedly been shown to be false. (See video clip one about the six nations study and the lipid hypothesis).
VIDEO ONE
- While some of the comments about the Mediterranean diet are correct, David Spence seems unaware that the Mediterranean diet is different things for different people. For example, he mentions the island of Crete. The island of Crete was used as another example in Statin Nation II, specifically the village of Anogia, where the people eat large amounts of animal fat but have no heart disease, again challenging the lipid hypothesis. (See video clip two).
VIDEO TWO
- Dr Spence describes how he thinks it is a good idea to scare his patients into complying with statins by showing them images of atherosclerotic plaque - he doesn’t mention that the statin he is prescribing will actually increase the amount of plaque in the arteries. (See video clip three and four).
VIDEO THREE
VIDEO FOUR
- Dr Spence suggests that “we don’t need much LDL”. Dr Spence should he reminded that LDLs provide the transport mechanism for delivering all the vital nutrients to the cell including:
--coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) - this is needed for energy production within the cells of the body. In particular, it is needed in the heart muscle cells. CoQ10 is also an antioxidant.
--beta-Carotene (vitamin A) - these are thought to protect against diseases, in particular, protect against cancer and eye disease.
--vitamin E- an antioxidant. It is also involved in the immune system and helps to dilate blood vessels - improving circulation. It also helps prevent coagulation, which is a key feature of heart disease.
Not to mention that people live considerably longer with higher LDL levels and are protected from serious diseases.
This fundamental oversight by Dr Spence displays just how academically corrupted much of the medical profession has become. Someone in his position should know better, especially considering that he claims to be in support of nutritional interventions.