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Statins save lives by keeping cholesterol in check, but beware: St. John’s wort—often used for mild depression—can seriously weaken their effectiveness. Experts and the NHS are warning patients that this herbal supplement can reduce statin levels in your blood, potentially leaving you vulnerable to heart attacks and strokes. Always consult your pharmacist or doctor before mixing statins with any supplement or medication, including common ones like antibiotics, antifungals, or even grapefruit juice. The safest path? Get tested, eat well, move regularly, and ditch smoking and excess alcohol. Your heart depends on it.

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