Statins Becoming a Wonder Drug?

The benefits of statins on patient has been well documented in large randomized controlled trials. Over the years it also shows pleotrophic effects like its anti inflammatory effects. This means aside from lowering cholesterol it has other good effects like the anti-inflammatory properties especially on the cardiovascular system. In other words for you out there with some medical background, the drug is beneficial to those with indications to take the drug. But the benefits does not stop there. A recent study showed that people who were hospitalized for flu and were taking statins, were 50% less likely to die of flu. For more details, visit WebMD Health News.