The scientific name for Statins (cholesterol lowering drug) is HMG CoA Inhibitor, not the cholesterol inhibitor, so the name itself signifies the difference in its action mechanism. As it acts upon the HMG COA substrate and not just the body’s cholesterol! It may shock you that in children whose bodies do not synthesize this chain suffer from a rare disease known as Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS), which leads to premature aging in children as much as eight times faster than normal with a shorter lifespan.
About the Author
Dr. Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury, Ph.D in diabetes, is know for the revolutionary DIP diet. He has authored 25 books and runs centres in Switzerland, Malaysia, Vietnam and India. Currently serving as an honorary board member of Shridhar University, India. Dr. Biswaroop also runs training programs on medical nutrition and emergency life support for Lincoln University College Malaysia.
