Statins are a very well-researched drug. It is proven through numerous studies that by reducing your cholesterol levels, statins are able to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.
What are the experts recommending to manage high cholesterol?
Malaysian experts recommend that all patients who are at an increased risk of chronic heart disease and/or other CVD should be started on a statin. The target cholesterol levels are dependent on their risk of CVD.[ Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH). 4th Edition of Clinical Practice Guidelines Management of Dyslipidemia 2011.]