Best Diet To Lower Cholesterol\high Bp\and Diabetes
- Low Cholesterol Diets and Lifestyle Changes
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
Medications
Statins
Statins are considered the most effective drugs for the treatment of high cholesterol in most patients, particularly for lowering LDL levels. They also have modest effects in lowering triglycerides and increasing HDL levels. Statins inhibit the liver enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which the body uses to manufacturer of cholesterol. These drugs effectively reduce the risk of major coronary events, including first and second heart attacks and stroke, in adults with unhealthy...
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