IS CHOLESTEROL THE REAL ENEMY?

[rbrwn310]

I have found out that cholesterol is really not the enemy. The real enemy is hydrogenated oils and high fructose corn syrup.The drug industry advertises cholesterol lowering drugs on TV all the time with a disclaimer that the drug will not cure or prevent heart disease. Obviously the drug industry is aware that cholesterol is really not the culprit but continues to market useless drugs and to scare the public into thinking they should target cholesterol. The drugs also affect liver function which is where the source of cholesterol  regulation takes place in the body further overburdening the already overworked liver with more toxic chemicals from the drugs. Why does the medical industry zero in on cholesterol when other culprits are the problem. Why is heart disease still the biggest killer after all these years and all this research.? Why does the medical industry still harp on cholesterol as the cause of heart disease?


This discussion is related to High Choleserol/low triglycerides.

[erijon]

ed, anything on that 75% yet, would really like to have that info to help me understand.

[erijon]

I would like to see the data that backs up that 75%, would be helpful.

[ed34]

"There are always some individuals that have disease that is more aggressive than others"

nearly 75% so I have to conclude cholesterol levels dont affect cad

[erijon]

Yea, I wish I knew why it happened, sorry about your problems.  There are always some individuals that have disease that is more aggressive than others, I just can't explain why either.

Hope it works out for you,

Jon

[cblmn7]

I wish they would find the real reason why arteries plug up i had a heart attack 3 yrs ago and my cholesterol was a little high the dr put in 5 stents. i then went to the lipid clinic and through trial and error found a medication that lowers my bad chlosterol but keeps my good cholesterol high so now my cholesterol is low and right where its suppose to be and its been that way for 21/2 yrs i have changed my diet and have been exercising but my artieries keep on plugging up i have had 4 more stents since on artieries that were not plugged up before i wish someone would find the answer.but i dont think its cholesterol i think its in my genes

[erijon]

We're not going to agree, that's all there is to it and that's fine There will always be more than one train of thought on most every subject. I'm not saying people don't lie, I'm basing my belief on the actual data, not my personal beliefs and perceptions.

Again, CPPT results;


"The cholestyramine group experienced a 19% reduction in risk (p less than .05) of the primary end point--definite CHD death and/or definite nonfatal myocardial infarction--reflecting a 24% reduction in definite CHD death and a 19% reduction in nonfatal myocardial infarction."


I'll take that rate reduction any day of the week. However, as you say, there will be people having heart attacks with low cholesterol numbers, I wish I could read a study that explained why but none exist so I'll go with what I can quantify.