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#229 ‒ Understanding cardiovascular disease risk, cholesterol, and apoB

The Peter Attia Drive

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Understanding ApoB and Cardiovascular Risk

This chapter explores the relationship between age, gender, and ApoB levels, particularly emphasizing how high levels established in early adulthood persist into later life. It raises critical questions about current treatment approaches for cardiovascular diseases, arguing for the importance of measuring ApoB over traditional methods. The discussion highlights the need for proactive management of lipid profiles and suggests a universal strategy to reduce ApoB levels to combat atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

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