Scientists finally uncover why statins can cause muscle pain

Researchers using advanced imaging found that statins can attach to a key protein in muscle cells and force open a channel that normally regulates calcium flow, causing continuous calcium leakage that may damage muscle tissue. The finding is presented as an explanation for why statins can sometimes cause muscle pain, weakness, or severe muscle damage; the context does not state whether this has been verified in humans.

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