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Low Cholesterol Levels Increase Mortality

Proponents of the cholesterol theory of cardiovascular disease claim that dietary cholesterol and saturated fat cause elevations in plasma cholesterol. This they claim is the cause of atherosclerosis which increases risk of cardiovascular disease. However, this line of reasoning is … Continue reading

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