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Thread: zocor reduces metabolic markers

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11-12-2007, 10:48 AM

BlueSky

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I am a: Type 1

Join Date: Sep 2006

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

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The most interesting finding was this :

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Placebo was associated with a significant reduction (P<0.05) reduction in total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, but did not significantly reduce plasma adiponectin levels or insulin sensitivity.

If I understand this correctly, it means you can reduce your cholesterol if believe that what you are doing will have that effect. And there are no side effects with this mind-over-matter treatment! The mind boggles.

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