One in four adults over 40 years old are taking a statin medication to improve their cholesterol levels. Tufts University researchers studied almost 4300 adults over 45 years old and found non-HDL levels significantly lower in statin users, but those who consumed more than 16 grams of whole grains per day were even lower. This held true with adjustments for demographics and lifestyle factors.
LifeTip: Do not rely only on a statin. Consume a healthy diet with plenty of whole grains to maximize the benefit.
Adapted from PositiveChoices.com
