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Summary of Transcript:
In this video, Dr. Ken Berry, a family physician, explains that cholesterol is not a poison but rather a naturally occurring molecule that the body uses for hundreds of different purposes. He displays a graph that plots US heart deaths against the percentage of Americans with high cholesterol, showing that as heart deaths have increased since 2010, doctors have steadily lowered cholesterol with pills and injections. He explains that if cholesterol causes heart death, the blue line (heart deaths) and the golden line (percentage of people with high cholesterol) should track each other, but they do not. He also explains that the American Heart Association is more interested in partnering with pharmaceutical companies than in the graph. He has taught doctors to be single-minded about lowering cholesterol, even if it doesn’t help a patient’s condition. He then explains that many randomized controlled trials have been done about medications that reduce cholesterol and that the vast majority do not show a decrease in mortality. He concludes by linking to two review studies that can be printed out and taken to a doctor to explain that high cholesterol is not a risk factor for premature death.
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Summary of Description:
This content summarizes cholesterol and heart disease research and advises reducing cholesterol levels. It also links resources such as minerals and supplements that can help and healthy food options. Finally, it acknowledges the support of its patrons.
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Is High Cholesterol Dangerous?
High cholesterol is considered a risk factor for heart disease, but the research on high cholesterol and heart disease is more complex than it initially appears. Doctors may tell you that high cholesterol is dangerous and can cause a heart attack, but the research on the subject is unclear.
What Does the Research Say?
The research on cholesterol and heart disease is mixed. Some studies suggest that high cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease, while others have not found a link between cholesterol levels and heart disease. One study from 2021 found that high cholesterol was associated with an increased risk of death from heart disease, but the risk was negligible. Another study from 2018 found that high cholesterol was not associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
What Can You Do to Reduce Your Risk?
Although the research is not definitive, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of heart disease. Eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and managing stress can all help reduce your risk of heart disease. Taking supplements such as minerals, natural salt, and liver supplements may also help reduce your risk.
Conclusion
High cholesterol is considered a risk factor for heart disease, but the research on the subject is not as clear-cut as it may initially seem. While some studies suggest high cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease, others have not found a link. Taking steps to reduce your risk, such as eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and managing stress, can help reduce your risk of heart disease. Taking supplements such as minerals, natural salt, and liver supplements may also help reduce your risk. Speaking with your doctor about your risk factors for heart disease is essential.
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Is high cholesterol dangerous? Will high cholesterol cause a heart attack? Your doctor might think high cholesterol is hazardous, but what does the research show? We should follow these great questions with good-quality cholesterol and heart disease research.
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