If I remember correctly, the statins were used in participants who didn't necessarily have high blood fats, but did have higher levels of C-reactive protein levels...and indicator of inflammation. Statins were shown to reduced inflammation levels and they are considered safer than asprin therapy for many.
From the New England Journal of Medicine....
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Actually, I'm not certain the link will work, but there's lots to read.
Guess if we keep up this discussion, we're going to have to move over to the medical forum...
