Wise Traditions 480: Myths And Truths About Cholesterol with Sally Fallon Morell
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Jun 24, 2024 
Sally Fallon Morell from the Weston A. Price Foundation debunks cholesterol myths. She explains its vital roles in the body, its antioxidant functions, and how it fights infections. Sally reveals the real causes of heart disease and questions the effectiveness of cholesterol-lowering drugs.
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Cholesterol Is Biologically Essential
- Cholesterol is a wax-like molecule built into every cell membrane to keep cells waterproof and functioning properly.
- Low cholesterol impairs cell function and overall physiology.
Cholesterol Fear Grew From Measurement Ease
- Cholesterol was easy to measure early on, so public health campaigns focused on it and created fear surrounding its levels.
- Industry and measurement convenience helped cement cholesterol as the scapegoat for heart disease.
Higher Cholesterol Correlates With Longevity
- Large population studies show higher cholesterol associates with longer lifespan in women and older men, while very low cholesterol links to higher cancer risk.
- Universal low-target cholesterol goals ignore these age- and sex-specific findings.