Do Statin Drugs Cause Vitamin D Deficiency? | January, 2010

According to a recent article published on NaturalNews.com, statin drugs prescribed to lower cholesterol can lead to a vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D acts as a hormone in the human body, regulating the transfer of calcium from the bloodstream to the rest of the body's cells. Contrary to what many people believe, cholesterol aids in the conversion of sunlight to vitamin D and is also responsible for maintaining adequate hormonal levels throughout the body. Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to a array of serious conditions and diseases such as heart disease, autoimmune disease, muscle and bone issues and cancer. The article recommends that men and women with high cholesterol look into safe alternatives to statin drugs such as niacin and policosanol to avoid a potential vitamin D deficiency.

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