Researchers from university of Alabama find that statins may hinder the body’s ability to repair muscles. It is worth mentioning that millions of people take statins to lower cholesterol.

Fatigue is considered the most frequently reported side effect of statin therapy with 9 percent of patients reporting muscle pain. The effects become more pronounced as the doses of the medication and physical activity are increased. These side effects are quite common in people who use statins.

Lead researcher Anna Thalacker-Mercer stated: “The research is based on preliminary data and more research is definitely required to find out the more precise link. However, the results indicate that statins cause some serious side effects that alter the ability of skeletal muscle to repair.”

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