Cholesterol levels are not a good indicator of your heart disease risk. A review of three large industry-funded studies found issues with the studies’ conclusions. I'll share how to effectively assess your risk of heart disease and safely reduce it.
Story at a Glance
Cholesterol, long vilified as the cause of cardiovascular disease, is a vital component to nearly every cell in your body for the construction of cell membranes, regulation of cell signaling, and neurological health.
A review of three large industry-funded studies found it was impossible for cholesterol to be the main cause of heart disease, as those with low levels had the same levels of arterial sclerosis as those with high levels.
The same study found benefits claimed by statin supporters are ineffective and unsafe, as statements are invalid, compromised by misleading statistics and excluding information from unsuccessful trials.
Heart disease is driven by a chronic inflammatory response in your body you may impact through adequate intake of magnesium, reducing insulin secretion, balancing omega-3 and omega-6 fat ratio, and maintaining iron levels in safe limits.
Joseph Mercola
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Dr. Joseph Mercola is the founder of Mercola.com. An osteopathic physician, best-selling author, and recipient of multiple awards in the field of natural health, his primary vision is to change the modern health paradigm by providing people with a valuable resource to help them take control of their health.
