Now in my early 50's i've finally given in and accepted my Dr's advice
and persuasion from my elderly mother
to go on statins.

Likewise, i grudgedly capitulated to taking blood pressure tablets
at the start of this year..

Dr seems to have a convincing argument that i'm geneticaly predisposed
to high cholesterol levels despite how hard I control my diet,
and that statins should show a significiantly higher drop in cholestorol levels
than any dietary control efforts alone.

In a months time i should get results on the effectiveness of this first 2 month
course of tablets;
and so far no sign of adverse side effects.

Anyway, I'm resigned to staying on these tablets for the rest of my life....