Fibrates — When The Drugs Don’t Work
by Dr John Briffa
The Cholesterol Truth
Excerpts:
Fibrates are drugs that lower levels of ‘unhealthy’ triglycerides, while at the same time boosting levels of HDL cholesterol (which is associated with reduced heart disease risk). They are commonly prescribed to diabetics who, in addition to raised blood sugar levels, tend to run high levels of triglycerides and low […]