Alzheimer's Society comment on research into statins and dementia

The jury is still out on how effective they are, but this study adds to growing evidence that they may have some benefits. All drugs have some side-effects so it is important to seek professional advice about medication.

Clive Ballard
Director of Research
Alzheimer's Society


Reference
The study published in Neurology, found that statins may cut the risk of dementia by half. The five-year project examined 1,674 Mexican Americans aged 60 and over who were free of dementia. 27% of the group took a statin drug.