How do statins work, are they worth it, and why are they so controversial? – World-renowned expert Professor Bryan Williams explains

Statins. At least 15 million people in the UK are either taking one of these cholesterol lowering drugs, or are eligible to do so, to reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke. If you aren’t already taking one, some of your friends and family will be. Who should consider them and when, how do they work, what difference you can expect, are there any side effects, and how long should you take them for?

Professor Bryan Williams, Chair of Medicine at University College London and Chief Scientific and Medical Officer at the British Heart Foundation, joins Dr. Mark Porter today to discuss all of this and more.

Experience is Everything: The Health Edition with Dr. Mark Porter, is brought to you by Saga, providing you with the very latest health advice that you can trust. We know that keeping fit, healthy and happy is paramount for our listeners and viewers and so, with the help of leading experts, we'll be diving into essential topics to help you do just that.

Dr. Mark Porter has worked as an NHS GP for nearly 40 years. He is an award-winning journalist, having spent much of his career at the BBC, and is currently a health columnist for Saga Magazine and The Times.

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