identify and describe at least one healthy alternative for dealing with high cholesterol that does not involve statin drugs.
Statin drugs have become a common treatment for high cholesterol. Like other drugs, they are not free of risk. On the other hand, there is evidence that statin drugs provide other benefits, besides lowering cholesterol.
- Using the library, identify two different articles on statins, at least one of which provides details of the biology involved.
- Read these articles and take note of the following:
- Aspects of statins that might cause you concern if someone you knew were taking one.
- Beneficial effects of statins.
- In your initial post for this discussion:
- Describe the most beneficial effects of statin drugs from your point of view.
- Describe the most serious concerns you have about statin drugs.
- Considering your studies in this course to date, identify and describe at least one healthy alternative for dealing with high cholesterol that does not involve statin drugs.
- Take a position on the following question and explain your reasoning: Before someone is prescribed a statin, do you think doctors should require that person to try changing his or her habits to reduce cholesterol without drugs?
