Should you take statins in the morning or evening? 'Switching' timing reduces cholesterol

Why is it preferable to take statins in the evening?

Statins block an enzyme that helps the liver make cholesterol.

As Harvard Health explains, in most people, cholesterol production peaks late in the evening.

The health body continues: “The body breaks down fluvastatin (Lescol), lovastatin (generic, Mevacor), pravastatin (generic, Pravachol), and simvastatin (generic, Zocor) fairly quickly.

“So taking them in the evening ensures that you have enough medicine on board when you need it the most.”