Statins- Often prescribed but benefits can be in question

It seems that everywhere we turn there are commercials for Statin Drugs to lower Cholesterol and to fight other diseases or syndromes that people face. There are several household brands and often the list of side effects appear to be worse than whatever condition you may have.
The experts constantly tell everyone that Cholesterol is the leading cause of heart disease and that the LDL Cholesterol is bad and that Statins are the best way to lower your cholesterol and improve your health. A recent study that appears in Science Daily.com suggests something different. The report says that there is not enough evidence to recommend the widespread use of statins in people with no previous history of heart disease, according to a new Cochrane Systematic Review. Researchers say statins should be prescribed with caution in those at low risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
It is important to educate people about improving their diet, exercise, and to stop smoking to help prevent heart disease. The people involved in the research are still uncertain of the best way to prevent Cardiovascular Disease.

Read the full article at Sciencedaily.com