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Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Statins: Are these Cholesterol lowering Drugs Safe for you?

The statin class of drugs represents a potent way to decrease cholesterol.  Of all drugs, they are the most potent in lowering LDL cholesterol: bad cholesterol. Other compounds like niacin are the most potent HDL booster and triglyceride lowering agent known.  If life style changes like low cholesterol diets, exercise and supplements do not alter [...]