11/11/2025
According to the CDC, 92 million adults in the U.S. were prescribed statins in 2018 — medications used to lower cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk. While statins can be life-saving for many, their widespread use raises important questions about lifestyle, prevention, and metabolic health.
Here’s what to keep in mind:
💊 Statins and Function
Statins reduce cholesterol synthesis in the liver, helping prevent arterial plaque buildup and lowering heart disease risk.
🍎 Root Cause Still Matters
High cholesterol is often a symptom, not the root cause. Chronic inflammation, poor diet, and insulin resistance all play key roles in cardiovascular disease.
🏃♂️ Lifestyle Remains Foundational
Nutrition, exercise, and blood sugar control can significantly impact lipid balance and overall cardiovascular resilience.
🧠 Functional Perspective
The goal should not only be lowering cholesterol numbers but improving metabolic function and reducing inflammation systemically.
Medication can be a valuable too but it works best when combined with lifestyle changes that address the root causes of poor metabolic health.