Statin drugs are often prescribed to people with heart disease but a recent study shows it has a negative effect on a person's exercise routine. Scientists used mice to find out what could be the effects of taking these drugs and apparently, it is not looking good.
In an article published by The New York Times, they said that although the researchers did use mice for this study, it is still worth questioning if they could be any good to a person's body. Based on their observation, there is no doubt that statin drugs can lower the mice's cholesterol level. They also noticed that the mice tend to move less while on statins than when they were not on it.
These animals have also developed less physical changes that are good for their body while they were on statin drugs. Meanwhile, mice who weren't given the said drugs have noticeable muscle changes that were beneficial for their condition.
Statins are among the most recommended drug by doctors for patients with cardiovascular problems because of its proven efficacy for a long time. Experts are saying that it is most likely to profit even more in the coming years. Starting to take this drug at the age of 40 and above is highly advised by a group of scientists to prevent heart failure.
The only downside for now with statins is that it will slow down one's ability to exercise and get moving. It is still not a bad drug at all according to The Daily Mail, especially when a patient has been diagnosed of having coronary heart disease. Statins put the patient's life in protective medication before any attack could even happen. This drug could prevent the formation of blood clots that eventually could block the arteries leading to myocardial infarction.
