Doctors think statins might help people who got organ transplants by calming their immune system, but there’s no solid proof yet that it actually helps them stay healthier.

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Immunomodulatory effects of statins: mechanisms and potential impact on arteriosclerosis.

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This study looked at whether statins (cholesterol drugs) can calm the immune system in people who got organ transplants, and found that while lab tests suggest they might help, there’s still not enough real-world proof to say for sure — which is exactly what the claim says.

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Immunomodulatory effects of statins: mechanisms and potential impact on arteriosclerosis.

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DOI: 10.1097/01.ASN.0000018400.39687.8C

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People who get organ transplants often have high cholesterol and long-term inflammation, which together can damage their arteries in ways similar to heart disease — so statins might help by targeting both.

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Taking statins to lower your 'bad' cholesterol by about 1 point (in mmol/L) can cut your risk of dying from heart problems by 12% and your overall risk of dying by 9%, without raising your risk of dying from other causes like cancer or accidents.

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