In 1955, a researcher cherry-picked data from 22 countries to "prove" cholesterol causes heart disease. He ignored 16 countries that didn't fit his theory. This became the foundation for: ✓ Statins (Lipitor, Crestor) - $1 trillion market ✓ Low-fat diet craze ✓ Egg/saturated fat phobia

Now we know:

• 75% of heart attack patients have normal cholesterol

• LDL comes in harmless (Type A) and dangerous (Type B) forms

• Your brain is 60% fat - low cholesterol links to dementia

The Statin Scam: Profits Over Patients

Reported Side Effects:

• Muscle damage (40% users)

• Memory loss

• Diabetes risk increase 46%

Hidden Truth: Statins only reduce heart attacks by 1% absolute risk (NNT=100) But cause side effects in 20% users

"Prescribing statins is like using a sledgehammer to kill an ant—then pretending the broken floor doesn't matter." — Dr. Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury

Better Heart Tests Your Doctor Won't Mention

Coronary Calcium Scan ($100) Measures actual plaque (not theoretical risk)

LP(a) Blood Test Genetic heart risk marker

Inflammation Panel CRP, fibrinogen levels

5 Cholesterol Myths Debunked

"Eggs Clog Arteries" Dietary cholesterol ≠ blood cholesterol

"Saturated Fat is Bad" Coconut oil raises HDL (good cholesterol)

"All LDL is Dangerous" Fluffy LDL (Type A) is harmless

"Statins Prevent Strokes" No mortality benefit for women/elderly

"Low Fat = Heart Healthy" Sugar/carbs drive inflammation

Natural Ways to Optimize Cholesterol

Eat More:

• Avocados, nuts, olive oil

• Fatty fish (sardines, salmon)

• Garlic, turmeric

Avoid:

• Seed oils (soybean, canola)

• Refined carbs

• Trans fats

Move:

• High-intensity bursts (20 secs) boost HDL

Final Thought:"The cholesterol theory made drug companies rich while making patients sicker. Real heart health starts with questioning decades of bad science."