Cholesterol biosynthesis was discussed in this unit.

Cholesterol biosynthesis was discussed in this unit.

Cholesterol biosynthesis was discussed in this unit. A large problem in America is high cholesterol, which leads to cardiovascular disease. To address this growing problem, a group of drugs have been produced which dramatically lowers circulating cholesterol levels. These drugs are the Statins. Many physicians and researchers see these drugs as a magic bullet to fix high cholesterol (http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/DrJohnson/story?id=127342&page=1). In your initial post, please address these questions: