 lovastatin (merck's mevacor) is a member of the drug class of statins, used in combination with diet, weight-loss, and exercise for lowering cholesterol (hypolipidemic agent) in those with hypercholesterolemia to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease. lovastatin is a naturally occurring drug found in food such as oyster mushrooms. {{cite journal | author = gunde-cimerman n, cimerman a. | title = pleurotus fruiting bodies contain the inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme a reductase-lovastatin. | journal = exp mycol. | volume = 19 | issue = 1 | pages = 1â6 | publisher = | location = |date=mar 1995 | url = | doi =10.1
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