Sunday, September 12, 2010

Burger with a side of Statins?

Someone please tell me this is a joke: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20691321

"Routine accessibility of statins in establishments providing unhealthy food might be a rational modern means to offset the cardiovascular risk. Fast food outlets already offer free condiments to supplement meals. A free statin-containing accompaniment would offer cardiovascular benefits, opposite to the effects of equally available salt, sugar, and high-fat condiments."

Um, right, not to mention that statins have side effects and may cause liver problems - everyone taking them must have their liver enzymes monitored to be sure they are safe...and what about varying levels of medication from day to day?

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