THE CHOLESTEROL–LOWERING DRUGS AND THE MITOCHONDRIA

Complications and side effects:Among the biochemical changes that characterize the lipodystrophy syndrome include an increase in lipid levels in the blood. This includes an increase in triglyceride levels and LDL-cholesterol (“bad") and a decrease in the cholesterol-HDL (“good"). This combination may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.Changes food (more fibre, fruits and