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Qualy #106 - Does LDL cause heart disease?

The Peter Attia Drive

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Exploring the Genetic Evidence Linking LDL to Heart Disease

This chapter explores the causal relationship between LDL cholesterol and heart disease by examining genetic factors and Mendelian randomization. It highlights cases like familial hypercholesterolemia that demonstrate the severe impacts of elevated LDL levels from an early age.

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