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| The HMG-CoA reductase pathway, which is blocked by statins via inhibiting the rate limiting enzyme HMG-CoA reductase. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
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The finding that simvastatin — a generic type of statin sold under
the brand name Zocor — may cut the benefits of exercise underscores new
questions about the pros and cons of taking such cholesterol-lowering
medicines.
"Fitness has proven to be the most
significant predictor of longevity and health because it protects
people from a variety of chronic diseases," said John Thyfault, an
associate professor of nutrition and exercise physiology at MU.
"Daily physical activity is needed to maintain or improve fitness, and thus improve health outcomes. However, if patients start exercising and taking statins at the same time, it seems that statins block the ability of exercise to improve their fitness levels."
"Daily physical activity is needed to maintain or improve fitness, and thus improve health outcomes. However, if patients start exercising and taking statins at the same time, it seems that statins block the ability of exercise to improve their fitness levels."
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