(16-04-07) Now They Want to Treat Kids With Statins

The American Heart Association (AHA) now recommends the use of statin drugs for children with high-risk lipid abnormalities when diet and exercise fail to lower their cholesterol.
Several trials in recent years have shown that statin use by children with familial hypercholesterolemia is as safe and effective as in adults.
The AHA suggested that drug therapy be considered in children with an LDL of 190 mg/dL or higher, and also for children with an LDL of 160 mg/dL or higher and risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Source: Dr. Mercola

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