A cardiologist warns: these 5 medications increase the risk of heart attack and stroke in older people

harmless medications, approved by health authorities and prescribed daily, can then become weapons of cardiovascular destruction. They create chemical dependence while silently destroying the organ they are meant to protect. Here are the five most dangerous medications for the hearts of older adults, their hidden mechanisms of action, and natural alternatives to consider with your doctor. Saveon Rx

1. Statins: a threat to cardiac energy
   Statins (atorvastatin, simvastatin, rosuvastatin) are widely prescribed to lower cholesterol. However, they can literally destroy the heart muscle, causing statin-induced myopathy which can progress to fatal rhabdomyolysis (massive destruction of muscle tissue). StudyAnatomy

Their mechanism is