What does a statin actually do? 💊❤️ Statins are one of the most common medications prescribed for heart health but their benefits go beyond just lowering cholesterol. As Dr. Elie Dib explains: “Cardiovascular disease is a mixture. It's not just all cholesterol and it's not all inflammation; it's a mixture of both. A statin kind of gives you a little bit of both, so it reduces your cholesterol levels, but at the same time, it also reduces inflammation, which then reduces your risk of developing