The great cholesterol myth : why lowering your cholesterol won't prevent heart disease - and the statin-free plan that will / Jonny Bowden PH.D., C.N.S. and Stephen Sinatra, M.D., F.A.C.C..
Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-227) and index.
Contents:
Why a new edition of this book was needed -- Why you should be sceptial of LDL as an indicator of heart disease -- Cholesterol is harmless -- The real deal on cholesterol -- Inflammation and oxidation -- Sugar : the real demon in the diet -- The truth about fat : it's not what you think -- The statin deception -- The real cause of heart disease -- Beyond the Mediterranean diet : what do I eat? -- Help your heart with these supplements -- The science of healthy eating : eat, laugh, play, love -- Beyond cholesterol testing : what tests should I get?
Summary:
Contending that heart disease is not caused by cholesterol and saturated fat, presents a statin-free plan for preventing and managing heart disease that focuses on reducing sugar, inflammation, stress, and processed foods.
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