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.

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…