Can statins prevent cancer?
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Piedmont Heart Institute answered:Animal research and ongoing observation of people who take statins suggest that these drugs may lower the risk of certain cancers, including colorectal and skin cancers. Statins' known benefits in preventing cardiovascular disease, along with years of strong evidence that these agents are relatively safe, have led researchers to explore whether statins have the potential to prevent cancer. People should not take statins for cancer prevention outside of a clinical trial.
This answer is based on source information from the National Cancer Institute.
Animal research and ongoing observation of people who take statins suggest that these drugs may lower the risk of certain cancers, including colorectal and skin cancers. Statins' known benefits in preventing cardiovascular disease, along with years... More -
Dr. David Agus answered:Statins are great at reducing cholesterol, but that's not all. In this video, cancer specialist and author Dr. David Agus discusses the unexpected power they hold against cancer.
Statins are great at reducing cholesterol, but that's not all. In this video, cancer specialist and author Dr. David Agus discusses the unexpected power they hold against cancer. More
