Lifestyle Changes Before Statins for Individuals wiith High CRP

Recent studies, notably the JUPITER study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, reinforces the evidence that reducing the level of inflammation in the arteries as measured by C-Reactive Protein (CRP) levels may reduce the development of arterial plaque. The Jupiter study also was focused on the role of cholesterol-lowering medication (the statin, Crestor) to reduce both LDL (bad) cholesterol and CRP. The positive results of the study suggested that many more people --- even those with otherwise good cholesterol levels but with high CRP levels---be prescribed these medications.

Not so fast, suggests Doctor Roger Blumenthal, director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Prevention of Heart Disease. In an online interview, Dr Blumenthal emphasizes that lifestyle changes, including dietary changes, are the appropriate course of action.

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