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Nov 2021
11m 52s

Statins Part II

Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
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Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast, we use a new visualization tool to help us decide if we need to take statins.

This episode features audio from The True Benefits vs. Side Effects of Statins and How Much Longer Do You Live on Statins?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

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