Q. Now that I am on Crestor, would it be OK if I eat eggs? I have been avoiding them for years because my cholesterol was high. My doctor is also suggesting a low-carb diet because my blood sugar is creeping up. That’s a big switch from my low-fat diet.
A. Even if you were not taking Crestor (rosuvastatin) to control your cholesterol, it is unlikely that eggs would pose a great risk. A meta-analysis of large long-term studies concluded: “Higher consumption of eggs (up to one egg per day) is not associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease or stroke” (BMJ, online, Jan. 7, 2013).
Statins like Crestor can sometimes raise blood sugar or even trigger diabetes in susceptible individuals. A low-carb diet is sensible in this situation, though it may not overcome the drug effect. You can learn more about non-drug approaches to heart health in our book, Best Choices From The People’s Pharmacy.
We spoke earlier this year with cardiologist Stephen Sinatra and nutritionist Jonny Bowden about their book, The Great Cholesterol Myth. You may find their approach very interesting.
