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Despite earlier concerns, recent research suggests statins don’t raise dementia risk — and they may lower it
You may notice a decrease in your LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol in about four weeks
Medications known as statins can lower cholesterol levels to minimize the risk of blocked arteries
Grapefruit contains natural chemical compounds that can interfere with certain medications when it’s consumed in large amounts
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Though it was once used as a cholesterol-lowering medication, niacin is no longer a recommended treatment
There’s not enough evidence to show that this supplement has any effect on muscle aches from cholesterol-lowering meds
Statin use has been associated with weight gain but the reasons aren’t clear — and the benefits of statins far outweigh the risks
Some statins have been shown to slightly increase your risk of diabetes — but that shouldn’t keep you from taking the medication you need
Stopping this critical medication on your own increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and more
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