Statins might mess with your cells' energy, block important chemicals, harden arteries, and reduce a key vitamin—leading to side effects in different parts of the body.

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A modern view of the lipid hypothesis and the effect of statins on the physiological systems on the human body (literature review)

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The study looks at statins and confirms they can harm cells, block important chemicals, harden arteries, and reduce a needed vitamin—just like the claim says.

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A modern view of the lipid hypothesis and the effect of statins on the physiological systems on the human body (literature review)

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DOI: 10.26641/2307-0404.2025.3.340813

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