evidence suggesting that statins may positively affect many organ systems and disease states independent of lipid reduction has emerged [1, 2]. As inhibitors of 3-hydroxy- 3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase, statins inhibit the synthesis of products of the mevalonate pathway, such as isoprenoids and geranyl-geranyl pyrophosphate [1, 3, 4]. They have been shown to modify intercellular interactions and cellular chemotaxis of the immune system and reduce the release of cytokines and acutephase proteins. Recent review articles, evaluating mostly observational studies, suggest a potential beneficial role for statins in the treatment of sepsis and communityacquired pneumonia [4, 5].... and now influenza.
What other unintended and as-yet-unknown effects do these massively over-prescribed drugs have? There is only cheerleading from the research community.
My LDL level declined by 25% when I become a vegan. My research on Lipitor led me to a natural solution.