Statins link to healthy prostate

[Why Syzygy]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8016006.stm

Taking cholesterol-lowering statins may be an effective way to keep the prostate healthy, research suggests.

One study found statins were linked to reduced risk of prostate cancer, and enlargement of the organ, which can cause urinary problems.

And a second study suggested the drugs may hinder the growth of prostate cancer by reducing inflammation.

The studies were presented to a conference of the American Urological Association. (...)

[customerserviceguy]

1. One thing you can bet on with urological studies

they're all reviewed by peers!

[semillama]

7. *Groan* n/t

[ginnyinWI]

2. K&R

This is good news. I'm female but just wanted to comment that my low-dose generic simvastatin costs only 20 cents a day.

[vi5]

3. Good to know...

I'm on a statin for my high cholesterol. Not overweight and have a good diet, but my family history is not good and my cholesterol is very high. The statins have helped with that, and it's good to know there may be another benefit from them as well.

[Why Syzygy]

4. More >>

Erectile dysfunction

The Mayo study also produced evidence that statins may protect men against erectile dysfunction.

This is likely to be side effect of controlling blood fats and cholesterol, high levels of which are known to increase the risk of problems getting an erection.

Researcher Dr Jennifer St Sauver said: "If you are taking a statin for a heart condition or to lower cholesterol, these studies suggest that statins could have other benefits.

"However, it is very clear we need more information before men are advised to start taking statins for their urological health."

[vi5]

5. Now I understand why some of my doctors....

..have said they should just start putting statins in the water.

They were joking of course, but this seems to be one of those rare drugs where over time more good comes out about them rather than more negative side effects.

[Why Syzygy]

6. I read that comment before

and was confused by it. But, yep. That must be it.