Statins block an enzyme the body needs to produce cholesterol. As a result, LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels in the blood go down, thereby lowering total blood cholesterol levels.
Statins lower cholesterol. Weigh the risks and benefits before you make a decision.
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Knowing that you have high cholesterol is the first step to getting it under control.
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