This chapter explores the tenuous link between cholesterol levels and heart disease, questioning the effectiveness of statins in preventing heart attacks and strokes. It highlights new findings that focus on the anti-inflammatory properties of statins and the actual life expectancy benefits, urging a reevaluation of medical interventions and their real-world outcomes.
Dr. Aseem Malhotra, MD, is an NHS Trained Consultant Cardiologist, and visiting Professor of Evidence-Based Medicine, Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health, Salvador, Brazil. He is the author of several books, including "The Pioppi Diet", "The 21-day Immunity Plan", and "A Statin-free Life". www.doctoraseem.com
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