Mass loss of wood is one of the most important features in heat treatment and is. commonly referred to as an indication of quality. Several authors studied mass loss with. heat treatment and concluded that it depends on wood species, heating medium, temper-. ature, and treatment time (Fig. 1).
Simvastatin is used to: 1  lower bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein [LDL]) and triglycerides in the body. 2  increase good cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein [HDL]) 3  slow the development of heart disease and reduce the risk of stroke.
Simvastatin (Zocor Â®) is used to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides. It works by blocking an enzyme that controls the rate of cholesterol production in the body. The dosage of simvastatin your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including: 1  Your age.