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.

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.

Taking statins may lower bad cholesterol and affect cholesterol levels in the brain for people with dementia, which could mean it’s working in both the body and the brain.

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.