What are the Statins? Statins, also known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, are a class of drugs primarily prescribed to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. Cholesterol is a fatty substance crucial for various bodily functions, but when present in excess, it can accumulate in the arteries, leading to atherosclerosis – the narrowing and hardening of arteries – and increasing the risk of heart attacks and … Continue reading THE STATINS