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1. www.bhf.org.uk › cholesterol-and-statinsFlawed cholesterol study makes headlines - BHF

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   A controversial study has argued that if you have a high LDL (bad) cholesterol level when you are aged over 60, you will live longer, there is no increased risk of cardiovascular disease and that statins will have little effect. But can we trust these bold claims?

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3. www.escardio.org › Education › Practice-ToolsThe Fatal Dangers of Statin Misinformation

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   “The false reports circulated about statins are not only misleading, they’re outright dangerous.” Statins, often referred to as the “gold standard” for treating high levels of harmful cholesterol, or LDL (low density lipoprotein), are one of the most widely used drugs in the world.

4. theconversation.com › benefits-of-statins-may-haveBenefits of statins may have been overstated – new study

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   Mar 14, 2022 · In answer to the first question, we found a surprisingly weak and inconsistent relationship between the degree of reduction in LDL cholesterol from taking statins and a person’s chance of...

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5. time.com › 6287926Myths About Cholesterol, Debunked - TIME

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   • Video Duration: 5 min

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   • The myth: Cholesterol is always harmful. The facts: Cholesterol, which is often described as a fat-like, waxy substance, is essential to the human body, including playing a key role during fetal development.
   • The myth: ‘Good’ cholesterol is always protective. The facts: The story has gotten more complicated. LDL is still considered to be a bad actor: “Based on current research, there is no level where having it really low is dangerous,” says Dr. Leslie Cho, section head of preventive cardiology and rehabilitation at the Cleveland Clinic.
   • The myth: You don’t need to get your cholesterol checked until you reach the average age for heart attacks. The facts: Recommendations vary on when to start, but the AHA recommends that all low-risk adults ages 20 and older have their levels checked every four to six years.
   • The myth: You have no control over your cholesterol levels. The facts: To be sure, some influences on cholesterol are beyond your control. Infants are born with very low LDL cholesterol and levels “keep going up and up” as we age, Cho says.

6. www.sciencenews.org › article › yes-statins-protectYes, statins protect hearts. But critics question their ...

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   May 3, 2017 · The statin skeptics worry that too little is understood about unintended consequences, especially for a drug taken for years on end by nearly one-quarter of adults past middle age, according to...

7. www.bbc.co.uk › should-i-take-statinsBBC Two - Trust Me, I'm a Doctor, Series 1 - Should I take ...

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   Should I take statins? Michael Mosley talks to two experts with very different opinions on whether we should take statins to reduce our risk of a heart attack or stroke.

8. www.bhf.org.uk › medical › drug-cabinetStatins – your questions answered - BHF

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   Although uncommon, some statins have been linked with a small amount of weight gain. However, the benefits of taking a statin far outweigh this potential side effect. It’s important to maintain a healthy weight while taking your statin, to help protect your heart.