Aug. 14, 2024 — More than a quarter of Australians over the age of 50 take cholesterol-lowering drugs to prevent heart disease and strokes, but our bodies also need cholesterol to survive.
A number of prescription drugs are available to help reduce LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels. However, many health-conscious people would prefer to improve their lipid levels without resorting ...
To prevent these issues, doctors often prescribe statins, which are drugs that help lower cholesterol, especially LDL cholesterol, known as “bad” cholesterol because of its link to heart problems.