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The Great Cholesterol Scam and the Dangers of Statins
A new essay argues that the scientific consensus linking dietary cholesterol and blood cholesterol to heart disease is flawed, and that statin medications are widely overprescribed with side effects that outweigh benefits for most patients. Readers are debating the claims, with some questioning mainstream cardiology guidance and others defending the evidence base behind statins, one of the most prescribed drug classes in the world.
Why now: Skeptical claims about cholesterol science and statin safety draw strong debate whenever they reach a large audience.
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- The Great Cholesterol Scam and the Dangers of Statins · bilsbie · 6
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