Alternative approach better than statins

An American randomised controlled trial has compared the lipid-lowering effects of lifestyle changes plus dietary supplements with a standard dose of a statin drug. The study enrolled 74 patients with hypercholesterolaemia and randomised them to an alternative treatment group (AG) or simvastatin (40 mg/d). The alternative treatment included therapeutic lifestyle changes (weekly education meetings, ...

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