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"The Cholesterol Myths" by Dr. Uffe Ravnskov

Dr. Ravnskov does an excellent job of demolishing the oft-cited theory that cholesterol and saturated fat cause heart disease (the so-called 'diet-heart' idea). Poorly-conducted studies, statistical fudges and even blatant mis-quotes from scientific papers seem to form the basis of the 'diet-heart' idea. Dr. Ravnskov peels away the layers of misconceptions in this highly absorbing book. Highly recommended, especially if you know someone who is 'watching their cholesterol' for no good medical reason. It is important to stress that Dr. Ravnskov doesn't represent his own alternative, pet theories about what causes coronary heart disease.
 
If one thing comes through as you read the book, it is this: Dr. Ravnskov has done his homework. In painstaking detail, he critically analyzes and demolishes the nine main myths of the Lipid Hypothesis: (1) High-fat foods cause heart disease, (2) High cholesterol causes heart disease, (3) High fat foods raise blood cholesterol, (4) Cholesterol blocks arteries, (5) Animal studies prove the diet-heart idea, (6) Lowering your cholesterol will lengthen your life, (7) Polyunsaturated oils are good for you, (8) The cholesterol campaign is based on good science, and (9) All scientists support the diet-heart idea.

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