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The Great Cholesterol Myth: Why Lowering Your Cholesterol Won't Prevent Heart Disease---and the Statin-Free Plan That Will
Written by Jonny Bowden, PhD, CNS and Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D.
Narrated by George K Wilson
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Heart disease is the #1 killer. However, traditional heart disease protocols-with their emphasis on lowering cholesterol-have it all wrong. Emerging science is showing that cholesterol levels are a poor predictor of heart disease and that standard prescriptions for lowering it, such as ineffective low-fat/high-carb diets and serious, side-effect-causing statin drugs, obscure the real causes of heart disease. Even doctors at leading institutions have been misled for years based on creative reporting of research results from pharmaceutical companies intent on supporting the $31-billion-a-year cholesterol-lowering drug industry.The Great Cholesterol Myth reveals the real culprits of heart disease, including:nbsp;Inflammationnbsp;Fibrinogennbsp;Triglyceridesnbsp;Homocysteinenbsp;Belly fatnbsp;Triglyceride to HCL ratiosnbsp;High glycemic levelsBestselling health authors Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., and Stephen Sinatra, M.D. give listeners a four-part strategy based on the latest studies and clinical findings for effectively preventing, managing, and reversing heart disease, focusing on diet, exercise, supplements, and stress and anger management.Get proven, evidence-based strategies from the experts with The Great Cholesterol Myth.
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- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5There is some good information in here but I think they have a point to prove and will often go out of there way to twist some of the science to prove it.
I got tired of fact checking.2 people found this helpful
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5This would have gotten four stars but the authors kind of derailed on a couple chapters. They had my attention when they were discussing science-based medicine but lost me when they verged into a pseudo scientific rant. Otherwise, there was a lot of helpful information in my journey of nutritional minimalism.
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- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Dangerous, industry funded misinformation. People love to hear good news about their bad habits. It’s why these types of parasitic leaches cash in on your health every day.
Fad diets and patronizing books such as these do two things. Put money in pockets and cadavers in the ground.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This book made me rethink a lot of things about my eating, health and medications and it especially reinforced the knowledge that you have to be your own advocate and not just take a doctors word for anything as they don’t know everything. I had already heard many of the facts and opinions covered in this book from other sources so it gives me more confidence in what I was reading here but I did find it helped to have a lot of it in once place vs. reading multiple articles, which I would still recommend, you shouldn’t just take the authors word for things either. They do provide sources for their statements though, both to prove the invalidity of other studies or to prove their own ideas and views on statins and heart health so you don’t just have to take their word for it, you can do your own research and make up your own mind. I did have some issues with the writing style, though I understand the choices they made. A lot of it was quite simplified and repetitive and many of their non-technical examples bordered on the overly cute and redundant but they did state early on that they wanted this book to be understandable to everyone, regardless of reading level. Even understanding that though, it was still hard to get through some of the slower and repetitive stuff as I found myself getting a bit annoyed with the tone in some sections. One area where I did find the more simplified approach helpful was in the end of the book where they gave practical suggestions for how to handle diet and stress, for me the vaguer guidelines makes their suggestions less stressful or overwhelming. Overall this was a fairly easy read, very helpful and informative and gave me lots to think over and some new insight into my health and ways to approach it. I would recommend this for anyone struggling with weight, cholesterol, medications and their doctors.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5"High cholesterol and saturated fat are the major causes of heart disease." That statement has been a medical article of faith for many years. According to the authors of this book, it is also very wrong.There are several different types of "good" and "bad" cholesterol (some "good" cholesterol is bad for the body, and some "bad" cholesterol is good for the body), so a single number for good and bad cholesterol each is rather worthless. People with really low cholesterol numbers can easily get heart disease, and those with really high cholesterol numbers can live their entire lives without one bit of heart disease. Why do some native cultures, who practically live on saturated fat, have little or no heart disease?The real cause of heart disease is chronic inflammation, which comes from damage caused by free radicals (the book explains everything). Sugar is much more harmful to your heart than fat. It contributes to inflammation in the walls of your arteries. It increases the amount of insulin in your blood, which increases cholesterol and raises your blood pressure. It also raises your level of triglycerides, which is a much better indicator of heart disease than cholesterol.What is the problem with statin drugs, the usual treatment for heart disease? Their benefits have been extremely exaggerated. The brain depends on cholesterol to function normally. A common (but under-reported) side effect of statin drugs is sexual dysfunction. Most doctors dismiss complaints of side effects from statin drugs, and don't report them to the FDA. The only people who should take statin drugs are middle-age men with documented coronary artery disease.The book mentions tests that are much better indicators than cholesterol of heart problems. Ask your doctor to order them. Get rid of sugar, soda, processed carbohydrates and trans fats from your diet. Eat more vegetables, berries, nuts, beans and dark chocolate. If you can add only one supplement to your diet, make it Coenzyme Q10.This book easily reaches the level of Must read, especially for anyone on a statin drug. It is an eye-opener that will give the reader plenty to discuss with their doctor at their next appointment.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I liked the message presented by the title. My recent eye stroke necessitated a full battery of testing via a cardiologist who then said I needed to take statin drugs to lower my cholesterol. I don't like taking drugs so decided to do some research before accepting a prescription. This book is full of great ammunition to hit my cardiologist with to avoid taking statin drugs. I'm reading the newer version now that has been updated and revised as of 2021. This one has some outdated info but is still excellent for people who don't want to just go along with whatever their doctor says to do blindly without having to get a second opinion and another expensive battery of tests. Well written and packed with a treasure trove of information and things to discuss with your doctor. A must read to learn about your body and what you can do if you have been diagnosed with heart disease. Thank you to the authors.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I borrowed this book from a co-worker. Most of the information I already know, but it was interesting to me to find that the real cause of heart disease is stress, oxidation, inflammation and sugar. Its plain and simple to understand language in addition to why the material is based on fact and the way the body uses fats and sugars is very motivational in getting me to make some changes in my diet to be a healthier person. I highly recommend it to EVERYONE who wants to live a long and enjoyable life.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Absolutely mandatory reading for any MD, dietician or nutritionist to be effective in the heart healthy myopic view on cholesterol and healthy fats.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Essential reading for all humans. You will be outraged when you learn all the lies we’ve been told.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is an excellent book. The author provides a convincing argument that cholesterol is not the bad guy that it has been made out to be. The story of cholesterol is explained in greater detail with more current information. The real bad guy is sugar, which is not entirely surprising. The research studies and science behind diet is explained in layman's terms. The author provides a nice list of eats and do not eats at the end of the book.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The "Lipid Hypothesis", a deeply held belief of most U.S. physicians, states that the primary cause of coronary artery disease is due to elevated blood cholesterol levels, resulting from dietary intake of saturated fats. The authors (which include a board-certified cardiologist) state that this all wrong.The move to a low-fat diet over the past 40 years has resulted in very high carbohydrate consumption in the U.S., and it is this (especially in the from of high fructose corn syrup) which causes high triglyceride levels and low HDL levels, which is the prime cause of heart disease. And they make a good case.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Everybody should read this book! Most doctors are on the low-fat, whole-grain bandwagon, which is killing people. Cholesterol is NOT the culprit behind heart disease. This book is the TRUTH.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I borrowed this book from a co-worker. Most of the information I already know, but it was interesting to me to find that the real cause of heart disease is stress, oxidation, inflammation and sugar. Its plain and simple to understand language in addition to why the material is based on fact and the way the body uses fats and sugars is very motivational in getting me to make some changes in my diet to be a healthier person. I highly recommend it to EVERYONE who wants to live a long and enjoyable life.