I could’ve told you that and been 50% certain I was correct.
My cholesterol numbers total have always hovered very close to 300. About 2 years ago I went to a cardiologist as I felt slight chest pain ( later I realized it could have been muscle strain or perhaps heartburn issues) I did the stress test in his office and a sonogram test he said there did not seem to be issues with my heart. He said we simply must get your BP lowered and Ch lowered.
I started taking a low dose statin and BP meds. My latest lab ( added Peloton and Pilates) was lower than I have ever seen all normal. Started checking my BP right after a 30 min Peloton ride and again was blown away by how low and normal my BP was
I’m going to stick with the 20mg statin for now cause I love eggs and bacon but in my family most lived into upper 70’s with smoking and no exercise. No heat attacks or strokes on both sides either so hoping I can bypass such complications.