Batalhando e voltando a dar, as estatinas tomadas para o colesterol e, por vezes como prevenção de ataques cardíacos afinal parecem não fazer grande coisa (de acordo com este estudo):
http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/808096/heart-attack-symptoms-statins
Citação:
"Statins, medication which helps to reduce cholesterol, are being increasingly prescribed to older patients to prevent premature death.
However, now experts have said the is a lack of evidence this actually benefits the patients.
A new study published today has revealed the drugs might not extend lifespan in adults with healthy hearts.
Researchers based in New York City have analysed data from more than 2,500 adults who participated in a previous trial around hypertension and treatment to prevent heart attacks, which finished in 2002."