By Fiona Chin N.D. 
Statins and cholesterol are key topics for anyone managing chronic kidney disease (CKD) and protecting long-term heart health. While statin medications are commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol, it’s important to understand how they work, their potential side effects, and their impact on kidney health. Achieving healthy cholesterol levels with CKD requires an informed and balanced approach that supports both the heart and the kidneys.
In this video, Lindsey Zirker explains how different cholesterol particles affect blood vessel health, why LDL particle size matters, and how oxidative stress influences cholesterol and kidney disease. She breaks down the role of statins in lowering cholesterol, their benefits and limitations, and what to consider when using cholesterol-lowering medication with CKD.
You’ll learn:
- The link between cholesterol and chronic kidney disease
- How statins work and when they may be helpful or harmful
- The importance of LDL particle size and oxidative stress
- Nutrient support for those taking statins
- Natural ways to improve cholesterol through diet and lifestyle
This discussion also explores supportive nutrients, lifestyle strategies, and holistic approaches to reduce cholesterol naturally while protecting heart and kidney health. If you want to make informed choices about statins, cholesterol, and CKD, this video provides clear guidance to help you find a safe and sustainable path to better health.
00:00 Intro
00:19 Lindsey Zirker Introduction
02:05 Cholesterol & It’s Role in Body
08:50 Cholesterol Particles & Blood Vessels Blocking
17:00 Importance of Cholesterol Particle Size
20:33 Oxidative Stress & Cholesterol Management
25:32 How Cholesterol is Affected By Diet, & Lifestyle?
34:34 Statins: Risks, Benefits & Nutrient Support
38:44 Supporting Healthy Cholesterol Naturally
45:02 Outro
