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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?

2. 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.

3. 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.

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

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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.

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

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   Statins help lower your cholesterol levels. We answer your top questions, such as are they safe, what’s a low dose statin and what to do about side effects.

6. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › highStatin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic

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   May 27, 2023 · While statins are highly effective and safe for most people, they have been linked to muscle pain, digestive problems and mental fuzziness in some people. Rarely, they may cause liver damage. If you think you're experiencing side effects from taking statins, don't just stop taking the pills.

7. www.drugs.com › article › statins-benefits-and-risksStatins for high cholesterol: Are the benefits worth the risk?

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   Sep 10, 2018 · A review of 27 large trials showed that decreasing LDL-cholesterol (often referred to as “bad” cholesterol) levels by 1mmol/L (40mg/dL) reduced the risk of a major vascular event (such as a stroke or a heart attack) by 25% within two years.