[JavaBrewer]

I was up to 1500mg of Niacin per day and my cholesterol remained pegged at 340. The side effect hot flashes prohibited me from sleeping. Took aspirin to help but that was a joke. I eat the same meals as my wife - but not nearly as indulgent. She eats toast with butter...I eat oatmeal. She eats sandwiches...I eat grape nuts. We eat the same dinner but I don't use garnishes. Her Cholesterol is mid 100's. This is totally genetic folks. I have been on a generic statin for a couple years now. Cholesterol is down to low 200's. If my diet was 100% water I doubt my cholesterol level would drop.

I am just a year away from 50. I workout alot and run almost everyday. I have major aches and pains. Are they attributed to my statin drug or just plain old age and seriously messed up genetics? I have no idea.