Do I Really Need to Take a Statin?

Do I Really Need to Take a Statin? (3:30)

Statins are often over-prescribed when prevention of heart disease is the better solution. In this video, Dr. Oz and his guests, Dr. Abramson and Dr. LaMattina , discuss a lifestyle change that is often a better alternative to taking statins.

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