What are statins?

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Statins:
Statins are drugs, which are mainly used as blood-cholesterol lowering agents.
It is produced by the yeast, Monoscus purpureus.
They also assist in reducing the production of cholesterol by blocking the enzymes in the liver.
They are primarily recommended to lower the blood cholesterol level and lower the risk of cardiac arrest.

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