The effects of statins on exercise and physical activity
AM Noyes, PD Thompson - Journal of clinical lipidology, 2017 - Elsevier
Objective We sought to review studies examining the effect of statins on symptoms of
exercise tolerance, markers of muscle injury and activity levels in physical active individuals.
Background Statin therapy reduces atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) events.
Regular physical activity is also associated with reduced CVD events, but statin therapy can
produce muscle complaints, which may be more frequent in physically active individuals. We
reviewed the literature to determine the effects of statins on symptoms, exercise performance …
exercise tolerance, markers of muscle injury and activity levels in physical active individuals.
Background Statin therapy reduces atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) events.
Regular physical activity is also associated with reduced CVD events, but statin therapy can
produce muscle complaints, which may be more frequent in physically active individuals. We
reviewed the literature to determine the effects of statins on symptoms, exercise performance …
