Statin Drugs and Vitamin K2 Pro Active Wellness & Injury Centre Statins lower lipid levels by inhibiting HMG CoA reductase, the rate limiting enzyme in cholesterol synthesis. They're vital for reducing the risk of cardiovascular events like strokes, heart attacks, and peripheral vascular disease. Cholesterol Statins and the vascular endothelial inflammatory response: Trends in Immunology #CCU_DRUG Statins are a class of medications used to lower high cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Statin doses are often categorized as low, moderate, and