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Research Notes on Benefits of Taking Statin Drugs

Statin drugs are typically used to treat high cholesterol, but research shows that they may help treat many other disorders. Studies show that taking statins reduces the size of certain plaques that can lead to heart disease.1 In other studies, scientists found that statins may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, colon cancer, and lung damage caused by smoking.2

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Research Notes References

  1. ↑ Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): More Benefits from Statins
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Arthritis Today: Statins and Arthritis: Cholesterol Drugs’ Bonus Benefits
  3. ↑ TIME: Statins: Evidence of Broader Benefits
  4. ↑ Mayo Clinic: Statins Lower Stroke Severity, Improve Recovery

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Last update Dec. 3, 2009

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