Is simvastatin associated with weight loss or weight gain? Statins are not associated with significant weight gain or weight loss, but there are other factors to consider. Statins may affect leptin and can increase the risk of Type 2 Diabetes, both can lead to weight gain.
Talk briefly about importance of diet and exercise.
Studies mentioned:
https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.14814/phy2.13566
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00325481.2018.1402658?journalCode=ipgm20
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