PCSK9 inhibitor

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PCSK9 inhibitor

PCSK9 inhibitors are a class of drugs that are used to lower cholesterol levels in the bloodstream. They work by blocking the protein PCSK9, which is responsible for breaking down LDL receptors in the liver. By inhibiting this protein, more LDL receptors are available to remove LDL cholesterol from the bloodstream, thus reducing cholesterol levels.

Category
Prescription medication
Molecular Formula
N/A
Mechanism of Action
PCSK9 inhibitors work by binding to PCSK9 proteins in the bloodstream, preventing them from breaking down LDL receptors in the liver. This leads to an increase in the number of LDL receptors on the liver cells, which in turn leads to a decrease in the level of LDL cholesterol in the blood.
Evidence Grade
A

Other Names

  • Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors

Primary Benefits

  • Reduces LDL cholesterol levels
  • Reduces risk of heart disease

Recommended Dosage

Adults Typically, one injection every two weeks or once a month, depending on the specific medication and individual needs

Side Effects

  • Nasopharyngitis
  • Injections site reactions
  • Back pain
  • Flu-like symptoms

Precautions

  • Not recommended for people with liver disease
  • Not recommended for people allergic to the components of the drug

Interactions

  • Interacts with drugs that affect the immune system
  • Interacts with warfarin
  • Interacts with certain statins

Key References

  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5698834/
  • https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.116.021104
Journal Club with Dr. Peter Attia | Metformin for Longevity & The Power of Belief Effects
Exploring Metformin's Potential for Longevity and Anti-Aging Benefits 28:53 0
“a pcsk9 inhibitor is sort of zero protective but it's targeting one specific pathway which is cardiovascular disease and dyslipidemia”

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Dr. Peter Attia on Mastering Longevity – Insights on Cancer Prevention, Heart Disease, and Aging
Proactive Health Strategies: Preventing Chronic Conditions Through Lifestyle Choices 20:50 0
“all drugs that are used to treat LDL in some way or another indirectly or directly impact the LDL receptor some do it really directly like a pcsk9 inhibitor directly does that by targeting A protein that breaks down LDL receptors”

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Dr. Peter Attia on Mastering Longevity – Insights on Cancer Prevention, Heart Disease, and Aging
Proactive Health Strategies: Preventing Chronic Conditions Through Lifestyle Choices 1:22:54 0
“the three drugs I know the PCS K9 inhibitor and highly effective in insanely safe zero side effects.”

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Heart Surgeon Exposes Why Doctors Are Wrong About Cholesterol (with Dr. Ovadia)
Understanding Nutrition, Metabolic Health, and Disease Prevention Through Podcasts 42:10 0
“The patients that did not have metabolic syndrome, zero, one, or two of the metabolic risk factors did not get any benefit from lowering their cholesterol.”

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Heart Surgeon Exposes Why Doctors Are Wrong About Cholesterol (with Dr. Ovadia)
Understanding Nutrition, Metabolic Health, and Disease Prevention Through Podcasts 46:29 0
“the PCSK9 inhibitors, the most powerful cholesterol-lowering medication we have.”

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Dr. Peter Attia: Improve Vitality, Emotional & Physical Health & Lifespan | Huberman Lab Podcast
Improving Healthspan Through Lifestyle Choices and Preventive Health Measures 1:12:12 0
“I take one of these drugs I've been taking one of these drugs for I don't I probably started in 2015 so it's an injectable drug I take it every two weeks and it's a called a pcsk9 inhibitor”

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Dr. Peter Attia: Supplements for Longevity & Their Efficacy
Supplements, Lifestyle, and Strategies for Longevity and Optimal Health 14:39 0
“you can take Metformin or an sgt2 inhibitor or a glp1 Agonist and you will directly impact those things you could take uh a pcsk9 inhibitor or a Statin or bidic acid you will directly impact those disease processes you will delay the onset of those diseases and you will reduce the mortality associated with them”

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Dr. Peter Attia: Supplements for Longevity & Their Efficacy
Supplements, Lifestyle, and Strategies for Longevity and Optimal Health 17:29 0
“I take a few right so I take some that are disease specific right so I take a pcsk9 inhibitor I take bidic acid uh I take an sglt2 inhibitor um and then I take at least one that is purely just uh based on the belief of its capacity and Juro protection which is rrap ayin and um and also the SG the sglt2 inhibitor I think is probably just broadly geroprotective.”

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Dr. Peter Attia: Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones for Vitality & Longevity
Optimizing Health and Longevity Through Nutrition, Hormones, and Exercise 2:21:39 0
“The most potent drug of the lot is the PCSK9 inhibitor. So PCSK9, it's a protein that was discovered in the late '90s, is responsible for the degradation of LDL receptors.”

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