This episode revisits why statins and if they are as beneficial as currently believed. There are many nuances about statins and confusion. Hopefully this episode clears things up!
Saturated fat is not the major issue -http://bit.ly/2GxkgH9
Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Lowering for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Among Men With Primary Elevations of Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels of 190 mg/dL or Above - http://bit.ly/2T9e5P8
Interpretation of the evidence for the efficacy and safety of statin therapy - http://bit.ly/2T9Sbvv
Long-term moderately elevated LDL-cholesterol and blood pressure and risk of coronary heart disease - http://bit.ly/2twk7Le
Debate on LDL Role in Heart Disease Reignited Out of the Blue -https://wb.md/2tsnUJw
European Atherosclerotic Society Statement - https://wb.md/2tufWzF
AHA safety statement- http://bit.ly/2GMIe0l
Benefits vs. Harm of statins- http://bit.ly/2NdzPE7
