I had a doctor try to prescribe them because my total cholesterol hit 199. Normal blood pressure. Pulse of 55-60. And I was about 100 lbs lighter than the fatso trying to prescribe them.
BTW - total cholesterol isn’t even CORRELATED to heart attack or strokes for men over 60. AND the sweet spot for total cholesterol versus all causes of death? About 230.
From personal observation and experience at age 81, daily moderate exercise is THE BEST option for seniors. My resting pulse is under 60, blood pressure varies with how many salty foods consumed, but usually under 130/80, and I can mow my entire suburban lawn with a push mower with just one 30 minute break in hot and humid Florida. I discovered a moderate regiment of daily exercise after quitting golf, and now feel like I could make it to age 100 without prescriptions, and no chronic pains or aches. I can get leg cramps during night from the treadmill. Then I take a day or two off from treadmill and cramps disappear.