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Drugs, Diets, & Training Protocols Of The World's Best Bodybuilders & Powerlifters - Stan Efferding

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Prioritize Blood Sugar Over Cholesterol

Dietary cholesterol is not as critical a concern for raising blood cholesterol levels as the impact of saturated fat on the liver. Saturated fat reduces receptor sites that draw cholesterol into the liver, leading to its accumulation in the body. While APOB is a necessary factor in assessing cardiovascular risk, it is not the sole determinant. High blood pressure and high blood sugar present greater risks for damaging the endothelial lining of blood vessels. This highlights the need to focus more on blood sugar levels, especially since diabetes significantly elevates the risk of cardiovascular disease when sufficient APOB is present.

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