Rethinking Cholesterol - Embracing the new paradigm in Heart Health
👉For decades, total cholesterol levels have been the cornerstone of cardiovascular risk assessments. We've been told that the higher the number, the greater danger, right? This has prompted millions to undergo treatments - specifically taking statin medications - aimed at lowering these figures. Central to this narrative was the belief that SATURATED fats were the primary culprits behind heart disease - this is what the American Heart Association (AHA) has touted for decades. 😡What if I told you the AHA was paid off by Proctor & Gamble (a major producer of seed oils) to promote the idea that saturated fats - not seed oils - were the main cause of heart disease? This alliance helped shape dietary guidelines and public perception for years and that's where good 'ole margarine got it's rise to fame! New research is challenging these entrenched beliefs, ushering in a new era of understanding that could transform how we perceive heart health. 👏 Welcome to the p...
