My 59 Year Old Husband Had A Stroke

Published by drlundell on February 11th, 2009

Hi Dr. Lundell - My husband had a stroke a little over a year ago. He was 59, and had none of the five risk factors. I see that your main thrust is heart health but you caught my eye with your comments about statin drugs. My poor guy is dragging around taking statin and bp meds, his life-style is totally crushed. I feel like a 70 + yr old was left in his place. Does the info you’ve provided apply to stroke victims as well? Thanks in advance for your reply. Stephanie Beriault

Dear Stephanie,

Sorry to hear your husband suffering at such a young age. The recommendations in the book will definitely be of benefit to stroke victims as well.Â If you use the supplements and dietary advice in the book and get him to lose as little as 10% of his excess body weight, it is quite possible his lipid profile will improve enough your doctor will agree to discontinue statin drugs. I saw this happen many times during our experience in the weight loss clinic.

Best wishes for good health for you both,

Dwight Lundell MD