Taking high cholesterol medications will reduce your cholesterol, but have some terrible side effects. Known as statins these medications work by inhibiting the production of cholesterol in the liver.
Your liver produces a few types of cholesterol -- the two main ones -- low density lipoprotein (LDL), and high density lipoprotein (HDL) perform vital functions in the body and are as necessary for life as is air.
LDL has been christened 'BAD' cholesterol, whereas HDL is called 'GOOD' cholesterol. Which really is a misnomer. There is no such thing as good or bad. But it is possible to have a cholesterol problem, which can be either too much LDL, too little HDL or even a combination of both issues. Too much LDL (Bad) and not enough HDL (Good).
Obviously a balancing of the cholesterols to their proper levels, rather than just an overall lowering should be the goal.
Some statins work quickly and aggressively to lower you overall cholesterol -- both types -- LDL and HDL. Some claim to balance your cholesterol levels. But they miss helping gain a proper balance of triglyceride levels -- which in a great number of people is of more importance.
You can balance your cholesterol and triglycerides using nutrients. The right nutrients will accomplish the task. I must bring to your attention -- Under no circumstances should you discontinue your high cholesterol medications without speaking to your doctor. Statins have saved many lives over the years and you should not stop taking them without medical supervision. Especially if you are at risk for heart attack or stroke!
Natural re-balancing of your cholesterol levels works but will take longer and the results will be less immediate then taking high cholesterol medications. The advantage is two fold -- the cost savings and you will avoid the unpleasant side effects associated with statin drugs.
Side effects of taking high cholesterol medications include -- a loss of CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10) -- an enzyme found in every living cell and essential for proper cell function -- especially muscle tissue. The number one complaint heard from patients is of debilitating muscle pain. Remember your heart is your most important muscle. There are other side effects too.
You can Work towards reducing your need for statins, by using supplements with nutrients proven to balance cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Of course you need to educated yourself as to what these amazing nutrients are.
