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Higher LDL-Cholesterol Tied to Lower Risk of Death

High Intensity Health with Mike Mutzel, MS

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Exploring the Nuances of Cholesterol Levels and Mortality Risks

Exploring the relationship between cholesterol levels and mortality risks, emphasizing the importance of total cholesterol to HDL and triglyceride to HDL ratios over LDL cholesterol in assessing cardiovascular risk. The chapter challenges traditional beliefs, highlighting a study on patients with normal LDL cholesterol and acute coronary syndromes to underscore the significance of HDL cholesterol in protecting against cardiovascular diseases.

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