The Great Cholesterol Myth

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Johnny Bowden holds a PhD in holistic nutrition, and is an expert on weight loss and health. He’s written for the New York Times, Forbes and GQ, and is also the author of Living Low Carb.

Cholesterol is often misunderstood, with HDL labeled as "good" and LDL as "bad," but this oversimplification ignores critical nuances. Subtypes like HDL-2 and LDL-A are protective, while HDL-3, LDL-B, and Lp(a) can be harmful. Similarly, sugar, not fat, plays a more significant role in heart disease by impairing insulin, raising triglycerides, and causing glycation, which damages cholesterol. Saturated fats, long vilified, actually improve cholesterol profiles by reducing harmful particles and increasing protective ones, with no proven link to heart disease. Stress, another major factor, exacerbates heart risks through chronic cortisol elevation, but fostering strong social bonds, as seen in Roseto’s close-knit community, can mitigate its effects. Despite studies questioning cholesterol’s role in heart disease, myths persist, leading to widespread use of statins, which often cause harmful side effects and disrupt essential bodily functions. Understanding these complexities is key to rethinking heart health.

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