Cholesterol lowering medications have been the subject of fascination for not only scientists and physicians, but also everyday individuals seeking to lower heart disease risk. We had discussed what cholesterol was and how to diagnosis it in a previous article. Here, we review the main medications such as statins and supplements such as Niacin, Red Yeast Rice, and Fish Oils and how these may help decrease a person’s risk for heart attack and stroke.

Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that has a lot of important roles in the body. In other words, we need it. It plays an important role. Yet, too much cholesterol in our blood can build up on artery walls forming plaques that can cause clogs. This makes it a lot harder for blood to circulate. Learn about how to diagnosis and treat elevated cholesterol.