I have chemo induced neuropathy. Because of high cholesterol counts my doctor wanted to put me on statins, but I refused because I'd read several articles on statins and neuropathy. So my doctor suggested red yeast rice. A comment on Amazon led me to research its active ingredient which is the same active ingredient used in statins. As I had already purchased it I used in for a few days but felt it worsened my neuropathy and discontinued it. Instead I started taking citrus bergamot which I've been on for over a year. At my most recent appointment my doctor found that my bad cholesterol was down slightly but my good cholesterol was up significantly. As I have good blood pressure, not diabetic or have other risks he felt overall I was in really good health. I am currently taking Letrozole to prevent a reoccurrence of breast cancer. One of its many side effects is higher lipid levels, so I'm hoping cholesterol levels improve once I discontinue it.