Beta-Blockers Are Useless, and Sometimes Risky, for Most Cardiac Patients
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health · Dr. Joseph Mercola
November 6, 20257m 46s
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Show Notes
- Beta-blockers offer no survival benefit for most heart attack patients with normal heart function, even though they're still widely prescribed
- Women face higher risks on beta-blockers, including nearly double the risk of death when given higher doses, while men show no measurable harm or benefit
- Side effects such as fatigue, dizziness, depression, and sexual dysfunction often burden patients without providing meaningful protection
- The real root of heart disease lies in damaged mitochondria, which are overwhelmed by linoleic acid (LA) from vegetable oils found in most processed foods
- You can protect your heart by reducing LA, eating the right kinds of carbohydrates, walking daily, getting safe sunlight, and tracking your HOMA-IR score