New daily pill could replace cholesterol injections
A new daily pill called Enlicitide has shown it can cut "bad" LDL cholesterol by over half in people with inherited high cholesterol, according to a recent global study.
For anyone tired of injections, this could be a game-changer.
Injections vs new pill
Researchers tracked 303 adults across 17 countries for up to a year.
Most were already on statins, but Enlicitide still dropped LDL by about 58% at 24 weeks and kept levels low at one year.
It also lowered other harmful blood fats, making it even more promising.
Healthy LDL goals
About two-thirds of people taking Enlicitide reached healthy LDL goals—compared to almost none in the placebo group.
Side effects were similar between groups, so this pill seems just as safe as current injectables but way easier to take.
Enlicitide could be a game-changer
A much bigger trial is underway to see if these improvements actually mean fewer heart attacks and strokes.
If all goes well, Enlicitide could make managing high cholesterol simpler for millions in the future.