http://www.naturalnews.com/051636_statins_drug_scam_premature_aging.html
Statins, the widely prescribed class of drugs said to lower “bad”
cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart problems, has recently come
under fire after a study revealed that they destroy human health more
than they work to improve it.
Sadly, many people take statin drugs, which are commonly known by
brand names including Lipitor, Crestor and Zocor. Prescription drug
spending in the U.S. shot up to about $374 billion in 2014, representing
the highest level of spending since 2001. Statins undoubtedly made up a
significant portion of this spending, and now consumers who take such
drugs have much more to worry about than the dent it’s making in their
wallets.
The study, which was published in the American Journal of Physiology,
states that statins’ “…impact on other biologic properties of stem
cells provides a novel explanation for their adverse clinical effects.”
Specifically, the study states that such adverse effects include
advancing the “process of aging” and also notes that “…long-term use of
statins has been associated with adverse effects including myopathy,
neurological side effects and an increased risk of diabetes.” Myopathy
refers to skeletal muscle weakness.
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