Statins provide protective immune benefits for females
Source : https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/962681
When we have too much cholesterol, it can build up in the walls of our arteries and cause cardiovascular disease. But cholesterol molecules play a critical role in our cells' structure and signaling pathways, and - as scientists are beginning to understand - immune function.
Conclusion: Andersen found that statins, commonly prescribed lipid-lowering drugs, provide a protective immune function in females.
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Dr HamidSeptember 12, 2022This study and it’s findings is especially significant because historically, drug trials have used predominantly male participants