Today's episode is proudly sponsored by Metabolic Reds by PureHealth Research. Metabolic Reds is an innovative superfood blend that combines 23 antioxidant-rich red fruits, 4 probiotics, 4 adaptogens, and 6 digestive enzymes – all in one delicious, berry-flavored scoop you drink every morning. Metabolic Reds is the perfect way to start your day. It promotes smooth energy, healthy skin, and a trim waistline, and it keeps your fat-burning metabolism primed. Go to: getreds.com/JOCKERS to unlock your offer of a free Metabolic Greens with your purchase of Metabolic Reds.   Today’s episode is also proudly sponsored by Paleovalley and its 100% grass-fed beef and 100% pasture-raised turkey meat sticks, one of the choice snacks in my household.  Hurry and grab yours from Paleovalley.com and be sure to use code JOCKERS at checkout for an extra 15% off!   The body has the superpower to produce everything it needs when it needs it. When we intervene with its natural course, things start to become problematic. In this episode, Dr. Jockers explains how Statin drugs can cause an imbalance in the production of cholesterol in the body. Cholesterol is one of the most important enzymes produced by the liver to build healthy cells. When there is an imbalance between the bad and good cholesterols, chronic inflammation occurs leading to serious health conditions.   “Statins work by blocking the production of all forms of cholesterol in your liver, even those that your liver needs.” -David Jockers   Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio   In This Episode:   - Expand your knowledge about Statin drugs and how they’re dominating the pharmaceutical industry with over $14 billion in sales annually.   - These are the downstream effects and other long-term risks you’ll have to deal with from consuming Statin drugs.   - There’s a striking difference between relative risk and absolute risk. This is why numbers matter…   - Get to know the “bad cholesterols” and the contributing factors that trigger the rise of these cholesterols.   - Top 10 culprits for poor cholesterol and lipid ratios, and the natural ways to fight off these threats.   Resources:   - Metabolic Reds – get FREE Metabolic Greens with your purchase of Metabolic Reds -Paleovalley Beef Sticks – Use Code JOCKERS for 15% off - Chronic Inflammation Summit   Connect with Dr. Jockers:   - Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/   - Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers   - YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers   - Website – https://drjockers.com/   - If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/