therefore. sentence connector. 1. thus; hence: used to mark an inference on the speaker's part: those people have their umbrellas up: therefore, it must be raining. 2. consequently; as a result: they heard the warning on the radio and therefore took another route.
Statins come in tablet or capsule form. They are taken once or twice a day, depending on the particular product. Short-acting statins must be taken in the evening (near bedtime), while long-acting statins can be taken at any time of the day. Either way, make sure to take your dose at the same time each day. Some statins can be taken with or without food; others must be taken with food.
Statins reduce the amount of LDL (âbadâ) cholesterol, which can lead to hardening and narrowing of the arteries, raising the risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke. Statins are recommended for those with heart disease or a high risk of developing it. Around five million Britons are taking statins, though last month, a review by researchers at the University of Oxford said everyone over 50 could benefit from them.