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In the United States, prostate cancer is the second most prevalent type of cancer in men, and it is the main cause of death for men ages 75 and older. Despite the slow progression of the disease, it is critical for men to recognize potential symptoms and seek medical attention before the cancer progresses.

This summary of a January 2023 JACC article highlights the study finding that rosuvastatin was “vastly superior to… any of the six supplements studied in the trial.” The study compared rosuvastatin to cinnamon, garlic, turmeric, red yeast rice, fish oil, and plant sterols. Rosuvastatin yielded a reduction in cholesterol of nearly 38 percent in just 28 days. The supplements had little to no effect but were significantly more costly than the statin.

Although children are more likely than adults to have SPD, adults can have symptoms. In adults, it’s likely the symptoms have existed since childhood, but the adult has developed management tools that hide the disorder from others. Learn more and share it with your patients.