05/10/2026
Statins are one of the most prescribed medicines on earth for protecting the heart. Most people take them without a second thought.
But nearly 11% of Indians carry a genetic (SLCO1B1) change that slows how the body clears statins raising the risk of statin-induced myopathy: unexplained muscle pain, weakness, or cramping that's often brushed off as "normal."
It's not something to just push through. It's something your genes can actually predict.
If statins have ever left you sore, weak, or achy that's worth flagging, not ignoring.
A simple test can tell you if you're in this higher-risk group, before discomfort turns into something more serious.
Know your risk. Protect your muscles while you protect your heart.