Prevalence of Statin Intolerance: a Meta-analysis
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors, also known as “statins,” are used adjunctively to diet and exercise to treat hypercholesterolemia by lowering total cholesterol (TC).
Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and triglycerides (TG) concentrations resulting in ~20% and ~30% reductions in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease outcomes at 2 years in those without and with baseline disease.
This month, simvastatin will be available over-the-counter in the United Kingdom as other countries have allowed OTC sales for years.
I often find resistance among prospective patients who have never taken a tablet because they anticipate they will have problems including muscle aches. But how common is this problem?
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There is NO proof that cholesterol is much involved in heart attacks. Many people with lower cholesterol still have heart attacks. Every cell in your body needs cholesterol and most of it is made by the liver as needed. If anything, it is insulin resistance that affects heart disease more than cholesterol. Avoid the statins and take things like nattokinase and hi potency cayenne tinctures.
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