Statin use is associated with the development of diabetes because statins are mitochondrial toxins that inhibit 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase, a mitochondrial enzyme, causing mitochondrial damage
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Robert LustigEvidence Quote
“it's a mitochondrial toxin...works at...3-beta hydroxy methylglutaril COA reductase...it's a mitochondrial enzyme okay causing damage...it's associated with diabetes”
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The Subcellular Processes That Belie All Chronic Disease. The Hateful (or Grateful) Eight #lustig— Emery PharmaCreated: 8/10/2026, 10:44:48 PM
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