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Cholesterol Does Not Cause Heart Disease

Cholesterol has been solely promoted as a primary cause of plaque formation that leads to heart disease. Now, research reveals that the truth is different.

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Dr. Joseph Mercola
Aug 11, 2022
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STORY AT-A-GLANCE

  • A 2018 scientific review presents substantial evidence that high LDL and total cholesterol are not an indication of heart disease risk, and that statin treatment is of doubtful benefit as a form of primary prevention for this reason

  • Three recent that supported the cholesterol hypothesis were found to have misrepresented data and findings…

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