Finasteride Linked to Lower Cholesterol and Reduced Heart Disease Risk

A new study reveals that the drug finasteride, commonly used for hair loss and prostate issues, may also significantly lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

• The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign study found that men taking finasteride had cholesterol levels 30 points lower on average than those not on the drug.
• In mice, high doses of finasteride led to lower cholesterol levels, reduced liver inflammation, and delayed atherosclerosis progression.
• The study suggests potential benefits of finasteride for not only cis men but also transgender individuals at higher risk of cardiovascular diseases.
• Researchers call for further clinical trials to confirm finasteride's cholesterol-lowering effects in humans.
• The findings could lead to a broader understanding of the drug's impact on health beyond its current uses.

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