I have wanted to get off Statins and was looking for an alternative to lower my cholesterol. A few friends and research suggested that the supplement "Berberine" may be the answer. So I got off Statins and on "Berberine" twice a day. I started with one a day for the first week, then one twice daily. I just got my blood work back and I'm happy and amazed to say the "Berberine" gave me better cholesterol numbers than the Statins ever did. After 2 months, my numbers didn't just go down, they plummeted. And no, I did not change my diet. I would NEVER post this information if I had not experienced it myself.