Cholesterol, Statins, Inflammation and Red Yeast Rice

And what about that daily aspirin?

Eric Guisinger
Nov 2 · 5 min read

Are you: diabetic, a smoker, overweight, or sedentary? Has a close relative died from heart disease or stroke at a young age, or is there a history of heart disease in your family? Are you male and over 40, or a post-menopausal female. Is there any form of chronic inflammation present in your body?

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Eric Guisinger

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Researcher, Actor, Writer, Veteran, Father, Grandfather, Godfather, Audio Tech & Tech Director. 35+ Year IT professional in Healthcare & Education.

Crow’s Feet

“The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes.” (Frank Lloyd Wright) Non-fiction pieces, personal essays, occasional poems and short fiction that explore how we feel about how we age and offer tips for getting the most out of life.

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