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In order to reduce blood cholesterol levels are used so-called statins. However, these drugs help not for everyone.
Experts from Columbia University tested statins in 43 000. 20% of them were women. All participants in the experiment were divided into 2 groups - one taking drugs for snizheniyaholsterina, others - a placebo.
As a result of men taking statins, the risk of death fell by 21%, the probability of stroke decreased by 19%, says The Daily Mail. But among women the rates were much more modest.
"Women have much of a difference between the placebo and statin drugs are not bylo.Why working is so hard? You may need to test them on a larger number of women. It is also likely to play an important role hormonal differences, "- said study leader Jose Gutierrez .
These findings contradict the results of tests conducted last month at Oxford University. There, scientists have shown that statins may save lives 2000 patients per year, regardless of their gender.
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