This baldness-fighting drug may reduce cholesterol levels and the risk of heart disease.
Our country is one of the five most bald countries in the world, especially with 42.6% male population. Spain ahead Czech Republic with 42.79% and follows us GermanyWith 41.2%. Given this situation, it is not surprising that research is focusing on anti-hair loss drugs.
The latest case – investigation University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in the United States, which showed that cure for baldnessand which is also used to treat prostate enlargementYou can save another big benefit: lower cholesterol levelswhich, as a result, reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
“Miracle” turned into a drug
We are talking about finasterideknown as Propecia or Proscar by commercial name – a drug to combat alopecia in men (not recommended for women and children due to side effects and ineffectiveness). A National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveyprepared between 2009 and 2016, it was observed that men who took finasteride received significant reduction in cholesterol levelsup to 30 points lower than those who do not take it.
Researchers want call for calm and the need for more critical research. Of the 4,800 men over 50 who took part in the survey, only 155 took the drug for treatment for your baldness or for your prostate.
What does it mean to have high cholesterol?
High cholesterol carries several risks for health, especially for the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system. Some of these risks are as follows:
- Increase risk of cardiovascular disease
- Formation plaques in the arteries
- High probability of getting acute cardiovascular disease
To control your cholesterol levels, you need to have some Healthy Habits, as well as a balanced diet, regular exercise and, in some cases, medications prescribed by a professional. On the other hand, having periodic checks may help prevent cholesterol-related complications.