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Originally Posted by Domoic
Worst advice in this thread.
In randomized, clinically controlled trials, niacin has never shown to reduce CV events or mortality. Statins have numerous times.
If anyone has >1 risk factor, they should be on a statin.
- family history of CV events / atherosclerosis
- diagnosed genetic disorder
- high LDL
- low HDL
- high TG
- high blood pressure
- smoking
- obese
Statins are so safe and effective, I expect them to be available OTC before the end of the decade (at least in the US).
Nobody told me this or did I hear it at the Orange Julius. It is (part of) my job to know these facts.
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My father was telling me his doctor was taking statins, and suggested anyone should take them with or without cholesterol problems.