Statins & Dementia: Myth or Medical Fact?

🧠 Are cholesterol-lowering statins hurting your memory… or actually protecting your brain?
In this video, Pharmacist Michael—with 36 years of experience and years spent working with dementia patients—dives deep into the science behind statins and cognitive health.

We’ll cover:
✅ What statins actually do in your body
✅ The latest research on statins and Alzheimer’s or dementia risk
✅ Lipophilic vs. hydrophilic statins—why the type might matter
✅ Who may be at higher risk for memory side effects
✅ Whether statins might prevent vascular dementia
✅ How to work with your doctor to personalize your treatment

💊 Medications mentioned: atorvastatin (Lipitor), simvastatin (Zocor), rosuvastatin (Crestor), pravastatin (Pravachol)

If you—or a loved one—are concerned about brain fog, confusion, or memory loss linked to cholesterol meds, this is the video you need to watch. Get the facts before making any changes.

👇 Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:42 What Are Statins?
01:44 Statins and Dementia Risk
02:42 Lipophilic vs. Hydrophilic Statins
03:56 Who Might Be at Risk?
04:35 Statins and Vascular Dementia
05:15 What Should You Do?
06:04 Final Thoughts & Subscribe

📺 Also watch: [Rexulti – The First FDA-Approved Drug for Dementia Agitation]
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