The Definitive Guide to Cholesterol Management & Statins
Created by preventive cardiologist Dr. Elizabeth Klodas to help you understand your cholesterol options — and which one is right for you.
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Statin Medications
Statins are a group of medications used to lower cholesterol. 70 million Americans are candidates for statin therapy, primarily on the basis of high cholesterol levels.
How Statins Work
Statins inhibit a liver enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase, slowing cholesterol production. At maximum dose, statins can lower LDL by 30–50%.
Minimize Side Effects
Some people develop muscle aches or other side effects. You may be able to minimize these by lowering your medication dose with cholesterol-reducing foods — always consult your physician.
Why Step One Foods?
Cardiologist Dr. Elizabeth Klodas developed Step One Foods to offer her patients a simple, sustainable way to reduce cholesterol without major lifestyle changes or over-reliance on medication.
Get a baseline cholesterol test.
Enjoy two servings per day in place of something you'd normally eat.
Use consistently for 30 days to see measurable results.
What a Strategic Dietary Change Can Do (in 30 Days)
Clinically Proven at Mayo Clinic
Step One Foods were subjected to a clinical trial similar to pharmaceutical trials. The trial proved that 80% of participants lowered their LDL cholesterol in just 30 days. Some saw cholesterol-lowering results comparable to statin medications.