Why statins? Statins are the most common type of drug that people use to lower cholesterol levels. According to the American Heart Association, they work predominately by blocking a specific cholesterol-producing enzyme, causing less production and release of cholesterol. But statins also seem to have a strong anti-inflammatory, anti-clotting, and anti-viral effect. They may also help improve wound healing in organs such as the lungs.

Why statins? Statins are the most common type of drug that people use to lower cholesterol levels. According to the American Heart Association, they work predominately by blocking a specific cholesterol-producing enzyme,