Study title and authors: Books:
The double-edged sword of statin immunomodulation.
Goldstein MR, Mascitelli L, Pezzetta F.
This paper can be accessed at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18485499
Dr Mark Goldstein reviewed the evidence concerning statins and their effects on disease.
Dr Goldstein found:
(a) Statins may be harmful in certain segments of the population.
(b) Statins have been shown to increase the concentration of regulatory T cells (Tregs). There is evidence that this increases the risk of many cancers, particularly in the elderly.
(c) Furthermore, a statin induced increase in Tregs may be detrimental in neurodegenerative disorders, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; and a myriad of infectious diseases. These include, but are not limited to, human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and varicella zoster virus.
Dr Goldstein concludes: "These issues need our attention, and call for a heightened state of vigilance among those prescribing statins".
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Dr Goldstein found:
(a) Statins may be harmful in certain segments of the population.
(b) Statins have been shown to increase the concentration of regulatory T cells (Tregs). There is evidence that this increases the risk of many cancers, particularly in the elderly.
(c) Furthermore, a statin induced increase in Tregs may be detrimental in neurodegenerative disorders, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; and a myriad of infectious diseases. These include, but are not limited to, human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and varicella zoster virus.
Dr Goldstein concludes: "These issues need our attention, and call for a heightened state of vigilance among those prescribing statins".
More information on this subject: Books
: Scientific Studies : Websites : Videos : Food Mall
