When it comes to the effectiveness of statins, GreenMedInfo.com founder Sayer Ji says “You can’t make this up.” He explains, “actual candy (dark chocolate) prevents more heart deaths.” He posted on X.com:

3/ For context: We’ve built a $16 BILLION global industry around statins. 1 in 4 Americans over 40 takes them. Doctors prescribe them like candy.

Meanwhile, actual candy (dark chocolate) prevents more heart deaths.

You can’t make this up.

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— Sayer Ji (@sayerjigmi) December 15, 2025

Read more from Ji on chocolate here.