Statins are technically defined as HMG Co-enzyme A reductase inhibitors.
Inhibiting HMG Co-enzyme A reductase (mevalonate enzyme) has extremely
toxic implications because our cells rely on the products of this
mevalonate synthesis.  Mevalonate, which is the basic building block for
cholesterol, CoQ10, dolichols and all the regulatory steroid hormones
etc…. (see diagram for more) This assembly line is so important
biochemists named it “The Mevalonate Metabolic Pathway” and teach it in
most basic courses.
The statin gamble – to reduce a symptom (not the
cause) i.e. sugar-damaged lipids. It works in that cholesterol
disappears, the lipids disappear, muscles and neurons start to
disappear. The myth pharma seek to exploit is lower LDL without causing
too much obvious toxic damage.
Sugar control will improve lipid
circulation, function and lipid health – without toxic consequences. It
won’t lower vital cholesterol! and raised LDL without sugar-damage
ensures longevity.  
The cholesterol paradox essay link: http://bit.ly/1fkGYgb