Statins reduce risk of cardiovascular disease but also come with mild to severe side effects. Nowadays, there are several alternatives — each with their own list of pros and cons. Here's what Peter covers: (00:32) How statins work to lower cholesterol (01:12) The percentage of people who develop muscle aches while taking a statin—and how to reverse it (01:32) The percentage of people who develop insulin resistance while taking a statin (02:48) A subset of people taking statins experience increas