Is the Cholesterol Hypothesis Obsolete?

The cholesterol hypothesis states that an elevated blood level of LDL cholesterol is a direct cause of atherosclerosis. Many lipid experts and cardiologists are now questioning whether this is true. So what does this mean going forward?

Is the Cholesterol Hypothesis Obsolete? The cholesterol hypothesis states that an elevated blood level of LDL cholesterol is a direct cause of atherosclerosis. Many lipid experts and cardiologists are now questioning whether this is true. So what does this mean going forward? READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT Nutritional Supplements for High Cholesterol MORE Does Bad Cholesterol Lead to Memory Loss? MORE Are PCSK9 Inhibitors the New Statins? MORE A DOTDASH BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Heart newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2017 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.