Loading... Please wait...CHOLESTEROL - The Real TruthThis well researched book shows you that CHOLESTEROL
is NOT THE REAL VILLAIN OF HEART DISEASE. Find out
what the real causes of heart disease are, and you’ll be amazed!
However, lowering your cholesterol too much could –
| Myth | Truth |
| High cholesterol is the main risk factor for heart disease? | High cholesterol is only a risk factor for heart disease in a minority of the population; namely middle aged men with a family history of heart disease. |
| Cholesterol lowering drugs are only prescribed in high risk individuals. | Cholesterol lowering drugs are prescribed liberally and in many cases prematurely. |
| People understand which foods affect their cholesterol levels. | Most people don't have a clue what foods raise their cholesterol. |
| Eating too much fat will raise your cholesterol levels. | Carbohydrates and trans fatty acids raise cholesterol levels more than anything else. |
| The lower your cholesterol, the healthier you will be. | If your cholesterol is TOO low you could suffer from serious health problems and reduced quality of life. |
| Cholesterol lowering drugs have minimal side effects. | Cholesterol lowering drugs commonly cause serious side effects which are not recognised. |
| The lower your cholesterol the longer you will live. | Elderly people with high cholesterol live longer than those with low cholesterol. |
| Cholesterol is bad for you. | Cholesterol is essential for good health. It is needed for the production of sex hormones and vitamin D, and healthy brain function. |