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Do Some Vegans Have Naturally High Cholesterol? | Dr. Neal Barnard Live Q&A

The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

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This chapter explores the question of whether individuals with elevated cholesterol levels on a healthy vegan diet are at greater risk compared to those following a high-fat diet. It references a study by Dr. Dean Ornish, discussing significant drops in cholesterol levels and improvements in heart health, and highlights a case of a participant whose cholesterol remained high but still experienced reversal of heart disease.

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