Why I Don’t Lead with Statins & Metformin

Most of my members come in worried about their cholesterol, and they don't understand why it is higher, even though they say they are "eating healthier".

75% of your cholesterol comes from your liver, not your plate. 

If your numbers are high, your liver is sending a signal. As a provider, we usually prescribe something like statins, but that doesn't actually solve the problem; it masks it.

For lower-risk members, jumping straight to a Statin or Metformin will tax the metabolism, making it harder for the body to perform functions that it needs to thrive.

The Long-Term Tax of Traditional Meds

• Statins: These don't just block cholesterol; they block CoQ10 production. This is why patients end up with chronic muscle aches, "brain fog," and a statistically higher risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.

• Metformin: Sure, it is effective for blood sugar, but it’s a stealer of Vitamin B12. Long-term use is notorious for causing peripheral neuropathy (numbness) and chronic GI distress.

The 5 Signals Triggering Your Liver to Overproduce

Your liver overproduces LDL and struggles to clear it because of five specific signals:

1. High Insulin: From added sugars and refined starches.

2. Stagnation: Lack of movement kills the enzymes that soak up blood fat.

3. Chronic Stress: Cortisol dumps fatty acids into the blood.

4. Poor Sleep: Metabolic reset happens overnight. If you don't sleep during the appropriate time, the liver misses the restoration window.

5. Alcohol: The liver stops processing fat to detox that drank (it can't detox well if there is a competing substance draining its resources).

The RIVYM Alternative: Berberine

If I’m looking for a natural all-in-one, it’s Berberine. It’s the one supplement I won’t back down on for a few reasons:

• It increases LDL receptors in the liver, literally vacuuming bad cholesterol out of the blood (like a statin).

• It activates the AMPK switch, which resets insulin sensitivity (like Metformin).

• It also addresses Fatty Liver, PCOS, and Gut Dysbiosis.

Bottom line: We are not focused on the right part in clinical practice, and because of that, people are suffering.

When someone tells you to just reduce your fat intake to lower your cholesterol, that is only partially correct. However, the focus needs to be on doing what it takes to heal the liver.

That looks like more than just reducing your egg intake; it's about reducing sugar, moving your body, regulating your nervous system, sleeping well, stopping that drank and supplementing to support the body as you get it together.

Give Thanks,

mary