Hi,
it's not a new issue, however is good to know what side effects statins have, so that you can advise efficiently people who exhibit the following complaints, to advise them:
atherosclerosis
hearth damage-Keshan’s disease,impairment of myocardial function
mitochondrial damage
headaches and constipation
rhabdomyolysis and liver failure
skeletal muscle weakness
being forgetful or depressed
etc,
here's the link
http://www.wellnessresources.com/health/articles/statin_drugs_stimulate_atherosclerosis_and_heart_failure/
Unfortunately, statins are being prescribed relentlessly, that's why I thought to post this article, which further stresses the importance of taking the right supplements which are depleted by the statins (vitamine K2, selenium, Q10. Antioxidant rich, deep colored fruits and vegetables help protect the mitochondria from oxidative stress. Nutrients described above and others such as resveratrol, carnitine, bacopa monniera, curcumin, all B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, K1, NAC, and lipoic acid are just some of the nutrients essential for protecting the heart from ischemic/heart attack damage, heart failure, and mitochondria injury.
Be safe everyone!