Episode 05.13.2026 - Top 20 Drugs of 2025 (#1: Statin Drugs)

SUMMARY

In this week's episode of The Dr. Ardis Show, Dr. Bryan Ardis launches a brand new series - The Top 20 Prescribed Drugs of 2025 - covering every category of the most prescribed medications in America, one episode at a time. If you or someone you love is on any of these drugs, this series is essential viewing.

This episode focuses on the #1 and #13 most prescribed drugs of 2025: atorvastatin (Lipitor) and rosuvastatin (Crestor), two statin drugs currently taken by 92 million Americans. Dr. Ardis walks through what statins actually do, their published side effects including CoQ10 depletion, muscle damage, liver injury, hemorrhagic stroke, and increased diabetes risk, then presents peer-reviewed research on natural alternatives proven to lower cholesterol without the risks.

Natural solutions covered include guggul resin extract, niacin (vitamin B3), vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, magnesium, and vitamin D - each backed by published clinical studies showing meaningful reductions in LDL, triglycerides, and cardiovascular risk.

Nature Wins products featured:

  • Nature Wins Guggul Resin – used as a prescription cholesterol treatment in India since 1986, shown across multiple studies to reduce LDL and total cholesterol within 4–12 weeks with zero toxic side effects

  • Nature Wins Hydrate Complete – contains therapeutic doses of vitamin C, niacin, B3, B6, B12, magnesium, and potassium, covering the majority of natural cholesterol-lowering nutrients discussed in this episode.

  • Nature Wins Magnesium Complex – highlighted for magnesium's role in cholesterol metabolism, blood sugar regulation, and cardiovascular health.

  • Nature Wins Vitamin Organic D3+K2 – a 41-trial meta-analysis showed vitamin D supplementation significantly reduced total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides, especially in those with existing deficiency.

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