Question

 How do statins help lower cholesterol levels?

Answer 1

Statin drugs lower LDL cholesterol by slowing down the liver's production of cholesterol. They also increase the liver's ability to remove LDL cholesterol that is already in the blood. Bile acid sequestrants help remove cholesterol from the bloodstream by removing bile acids.

Answer 2

Statins work by blocking the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which is involved in the production of cholesterol in the liver. As a result, the liver produces less cholesterol and instead uses more cholesterol from the bloodstream. This leads to a decrease in overall cholesterol levels in the body.

Answer 3

Statins work by inhibiting an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase, which is involved in the production of cholesterol in the liver. By blocking this enzyme, statins reduce the amount of cholesterol that is produced in the liver and increase the liver's ability to remove LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol from the blood. This leads to a decrease in total cholesterol levels, including LDL cholesterol, and a modest increase in HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol levels. Statins are commonly used to treat high cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.