Drug Companies SCAMMING Seniors? [Alert]
Let’s face it… pharmaceutical drugs are a blessing and a curse.
Some are relatively safe and beneficial.
Others are highly dangerous and practically useless.
But how do these dangerous and useless drugs get to the market in the first place… and end up in so many seniors’ medicine cabinets?
If you ask me, the whole process is a bit of a scam. And understanding it could help keep you or someone you love safe.
Clinical drug trials are designed to answer two primary questions:
- Does it work?
- Is it safe?
So if a drug makes it to market, it’s easy to assume that the answer to both questions is yes.
Unfortunately, that’s not the case—especially if you’re a senior citizen.
Drug companies often rely on what’s called surrogate endpoints. These are results that might look good on paper, but that don’t give you any real benefit in the end.
For example, a cancer drug might shrink a tumor, but not extend survival.
Or a drug might lower cholesterol numbers—but again, doesn’t help you live any longer.
Those surrogate endpoints get a lot of drugs to market—and make the drug companies billions. But they don’t deliver any real benefit to YOU.
As for the question of whether or not these drugs are safe… well, you can’t trust the answer to that question either, especially if you’re a senior citizen.
That’s because senior citizens are dramatically underrepresented in clinical trials.
In a study just published in JAMA Network Open, researchers looked at over 485,000 people enrolled in 60 studies on lipid-lowering drugs from 1990-2018.
In the early 1990s, seniors over age 65 made up about 32 percent of the trials’ participants.
It increased to 42 percent in the most recent trials analyzed.
But it’s still a major problem, considering the fact that older people make up the majority of people actually taking these drugs.
As you age, you metabolize drugs differently. This could impact both the effectiveness AND safety of a particular drug.
Folks, I guarantee you this is an intentional omission on the part of the pharmaceutical companies. Because the truth would most likely mean that the drug would never be approved.
This study specifically looked at clinical trials of cholesterol drugs, but this is a problem with all clinical trials for all drugs.
And it’s yet another reason why you shouldn’t take any pharmaceutical drug unless you and your doctor decide that it’s absolutely necessary.
I’m well into my 60s, and do you know how many prescription drugs are in my medicine cabinet?
Zero.
P.S. I get so many questions about medical marijuana… and maybe you’ve wondered about using it for yourself or someone you love. That’s why I’m hosting a special information session on medical marijuana on Sunday, June 21. You can watch right from your own home. To sign up for FREE, just click here now.
Written By Dr. Richard Gerhauser, M.D.
For years he’s been the trusted doctor for celebrities, world-class athletes, and countless seniors looking to reclaim their health.
And now…for the first time ever… he’s making his medical breakthroughs available to readers all across America.
Dr. Richard Gerhauser, M.D. is one of the most pioneering and innovative minds in medicine today – and he delivers cutting-edge cures each month through his Natural Health Response newsletter.
Natural Health Response readers get full access to Dr. Gerhauser’s protocols for chronic pain… heart disease… diabetes… Alzheimer’s… and even cancer. These are the very same treatments Dr. Gerhauser recommends to his own patients at his practice in Tucson, Arizona.
In addition to being a board-certified medical doctor, Dr. Gerhauser has earned two master’s degrees and has served as a clinical professor at the University of Arizona.
And as a physician at the world-famous Canyon Ranch, Dr. Gerhauser treated celebrities from around the world who paid dearly for the type of next-generation health information he provides Natural Health Response readers each month.
View More Free Articles
Study Spotlights a NEW Alzheimer’s Risk Factor
The best way to beat Alzheimer’s is to stay ahead of it. Certain risk factors are out of your control… like your age or family history. But there are MANY other risk factors that you can influence. These include lifestyle choices such as diet, weight, and activity level. More recently, researchers have added a NEW […]
Is STRESS Destroying Your Gut?
We all know stress is a killer. It can cause heart disease, wreck your sleep, and even make you gain weight. But what if I told you that stress is also DESTROYING your gut? And I’m not just talking about a few butterflies in your stomach. I’m talking about a full-scale assault on the very […]
The SHOCKING Link Between Diabetes and Your Mind
We’ve all been there. Feeling down, anxious, or just “off.” And what do we often tell ourselves? “It’s just a bad day. I’ll get over it.” “I just need to toughen up.” “It’s all in my head.” But brushing off your mental health could be putting your physical health at serious risk. Especially if you’re […]
Timing Trick Supercharges Your Cancer Treatment
Cancer is notoriously difficult to treat. And sometimes, what works for one person doesn’t work for another. MANY factors are at play here, but one in particular has flown under the radar… that is, until now. It’s not about WHAT drug is being administered… but WHEN. Modern medicine is finally starting to wake up to […]
Load Up on This Dementia Buster
When it comes to protecting your brain and reducing your risk of cognitive decline, every little bit helps. But this doesn’t necessarily mean overhauling your lifestyle. It can include simple steps like getting more sleep, spending more time with friends, or regular massages to reduce stress levels. (Sounds pretty good, right?) Today, I have another […]
CAUTION: Are You Living In a “Cancer Zone”
You have a lot more control over cancer than you realize. Lifestyle factors like avoiding ultra-processed foods, getting plenty of movement, and not smoking can reduce your cancer risk. But even if you’re doing “everything right,” you could be exposing yourself to something that can increase your cancer risk as much as smoking. When it […]
Fiber Fix Reduces Risk for THIS Terrifying Condition
Everyone knows that fiber is great for digestion. But fiber can do MUCH more than reduce your risk of constipation or hemorrhoids. Over the years, we’ve discovered fiber has other added benefits like lowering blood sugar, reducing heart disease risk, weight management, and more. Today, I have another one to add to the list—and it’s […]
“Breath of Fresh Air” Cancer Pain Relief
When it comes to pain, cancer patients can be hit with a double whammy. Cancer itself often causes pain—and so can the treatments. In fact, PAIN is one of the most common symptoms reported by cancer patients, with 30 to 40 percent experiencing ongoing pain. The last thing they need is to load even MORE […]
Eat Your Way to Lower Anxiety
Anxiety can be crippling. It can cause you to withdraw from your friends… leave you unable to work… and make it impossible to make decisions. Even worse, it can mess with your health, impacting your breathing, digestion, sleep, and more. Doctors predictably treat anxiety with drugs. And while meds might work for some in the […]
Don’t Ignore This Killer Constipation Threat
No one wants to talk about constipation… but that doesn’t mean you should ignore it. Besides causing pain, gas, and cramps, constipation can lead to more serious health risks, such as bowel incontinence, fecal impaction, anal fissures, and rectal prolapse. But even beyond these issues, constipation can increase your risk of suffering the number one […]