Statins, due to their pluripotential pleiotropic effects on brain cells and vessels beyond lipid-lowering actions, have been widely tested as drugs for the
Statins help lower total cholesterol and reduce the risk of a heart attack
But did you know that it also affects your sleep, appetite
Too little serotonin may lead to depression and fatigue
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Statin-treated fish had reduced cholesterol, which increased the number of emitted aggressive behaviors and DI
Low cholesterol may lead to depression by disrupting the serotonin system (which consists of serotonin, serotonin transporters [SERTs Statins Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Fluvastatin (Lescol XL) Lovastatin (Altoprev) Pitavastatin (Livalo) Pravastatin (Pravachol) Rosuvastatin (Crestor) Simvastatin (Zocor) Decrease LDL and triglycerides; slightly increase HDL
Statins consist of a class of drugs at first identified as fungi metabolites, characterized by different lipophilicity and effectiveness []
The vast majority of the research leads to the same conclusion; low cholesterol leads to higher rates of depression or depressive symptoms
2, 7– 16 Statins have not previously been linked to violence or violent ideation
For this reason, they are recommended for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular events []
Serotonin (/ ˌ s ɛr ə ˈ t oʊ n ɪ n, ˌ s ɪər ə-/) or 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) is a monoamine neurotransmitter
In the vascular system, estrogen and serotonin have been shown to individually alter clotting, cholesterol, vasoconstriction, and heart attacks
Emotional sensitivity: Low levels of serotonin may cause people to become easily offended by jokes or personal attacks
Statins are drugs that can lower your cholesterol
In the mind: Serotonin plays a role in many mental functions such as decision making and feelings of happiness