Pravastatin is the lowest potency statin that is widely used in the US to lower LDL cholesterol. It is often tolerated even in patients where other statins cause muscle pain. Red Yeast Rice extract is a well tolerated supplement that has been touted to lower LDL cholesterol. A study published in the Jan 15th ...
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Remembering to take your medicine
Yesterday on Medpage Today is an article referring to a study in J. Epidemiology and Community Health that reminds us that only the medicine we actually take can help us. You have all heard of the statin group of medications to lower cholesterol. They have been linked to many wonderful benefits, including reduced risk of ...