It has been estimated that 1 in 10 statin users will experience side effects. Many of these are mild and not concerning enough to warrant stopping the medication, but others are very problematic for the patient.
Citrus bergamot has been hailed as a breakthrough superfood that could reduce LDL cholesterol levels and support heart health. But does it actually work and what’s the proof?
According to the CDC, over 28 million Americans have total cholesterol levels over 240 mg/dL (defined as “high”), and up to 94 million could benefit from cholesterol-lowering medications or lifestyle changes.