Statins and osteoporosis: Can these lipid-lowering drugs also bolster bones?
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. 2002 April;69(4):277-278, 280-282, 287-288
April 1, 2002|Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
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ABSTRACTThe statins may not only lower cholesterol, they may stimulate bone formation, as suggested by a number of observational studies and animal research. Whether these drugs will be of benefit in treating osteoporosis awaits further clinical trials.
