But Liao says the body ups production of cholesterol to compensate, turning on the HMG CoA pathway.

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Blocking HMG CoA reductase not only prevents the formation of cholesterol, but also the creation of Rho kinase.

FORBES: The Statin Showdown

Statins work to stop the production of cholesterol in the liver by blocking an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase.

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