New Pill Reduces ‘Bad’ Cholesterol Levels by Almost 60%

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The study recruited people with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic condition that causes the individual to have high levels of LDL, or “bad” cholesterol. Image for illustration purposes
The study recruited people with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic condition that causes the individual to have high levels of LDL, or “bad” cholesterol. Image for illustration purposes

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A recent study published in JAMA on November 9, investigates a drug called enlicitide. 

The study recruited people with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic condition that causes the individual to have high levels of LDL, or “bad” cholesterol.

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For these individuals, lifestyle changes and statins are often inadequate to bring their levels of LDL cholesterol down.

Follow the link below to Medical News Today to read the full story:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/oral-pill-enlicitide-reduces-bad-cholesterol-levels-statins?utm_term=feature&utm_source=Sailthru%20Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=MNT%20Daily%20News&utm_content=2025-11-26&apid=&rvid=4ba4ec80177cae00eabc43b8bc6648d598c4a356d104663735777e0a0f8b5c9f

Information source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com

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