This show is 25 minutes, and it could change your life.

Statins are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in America, and on this episode Elizabeth takes a closer look at why this entire class of cholesterol-lowering medications deserves a much bigger conversation. Statins can be extremely effective at lowering LDL cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular risk, but they are not without potential side effects. Muscle pain and weakness are well recognized, liver problems can occur, and statins may also increase blood glucose in some patients, an especially important consideration for people already at risk for diabetes.

And that conversation is becoming even more important. New 2026 cholesterol guidelines substantially expand the number of Americans who may qualify for statin therapy, making it more important than ever to understand why the medication is being prescribed, what your individual cardiovascular risk actually is, and what changes in your body you should be watching for. Elizabeth explains why simply lowering a cholesterol number should never replace understanding the bigger picture of your health, and why informed conversations with your doctor about benefits, risks and alternatives matter.

About The Longevity Code with Elizabeth Dougherty

New episodes of The Longevity Code drop every Sunday at noon, and previous episodes are available anytime through our streaming channel at Century Living Institute.

Elizabeth is not offering medical advice. She offers science-based nutritional coaching for people who already know something isn't right and are ready to do something about it.

And that's the important part.

You can spend another month wondering why you don't feel the way you used to. You can keep searching the internet, trying another supplement, another diet, another piece of contradictory advice.

Or you can finally start asking the right questions.

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