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There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. However, the chemical term for a molecule such as cholesterol is alcohol, although it doesnt behave like alcohol. He is now arthritis free and enjoying his dream job working for the weston a. Due to problems with the publisher of his first and, in my view, most comprehensive book on cholesterol, dr. Cholesterol, especially ldl cholesterol the socalled bad cholesterol. A highly qualified doctor and scientist analyzes the studies used to justify the cholesterol hypothesis and demonstrates that the idea that animal fats and.
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In recent years he has gained notice for questioning the scientific consensus regarding the lipid hypothesis. Their life is free from the mental stress and competition of western. The cholesterol myths is a thoroughly researched and referenced book on how cholesterol isnt the monster most nutritional researchers seem to think it is. Pdf the fallacies of the lipid hypothesis researchgate. While saturated fat does increase ldl bad cholesterol, it also increases hdl good cholesterol. A highly qualified doctor and scientist analyzes the studies used to justify the cholesterol hypothesis and demonstrates that the idea that animal. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. A major, worldwide health problem today is obesity and type 2. Author of the cholesterol myths and fat and cholesterol are good for you creator and spokesman of thincs, the international network of cholesterol skeptics saturated fat is good for you by uffe ravnskov md part 3 of 3. Uffe ravnskov born 1934 is a danish medical doctor, independent researcher, and a former assistant professor and medical practitioner in denmark and sweden. Uffe ravnskov md author of the cholesterol myths and fat and cholesterol are good for you creator and spokesman of thincs, the international network of cholesterol skeptics. The cholesterol campaign is the greatest medical scandal in modern time. Cholesterol is not a deadly poison, but a substance vital to the cells of all mammals.
Original edition no longer in print but second addition link below. You have subscribed to alerts for uffe ravnskov md phd. Pdf the great cholesterol myth download read online free. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Available also as an ebook 2010about all the tricks used by the drug industry to keep the cholesterol hypothesis aliveavailable also in a kindle version 2008enread more. Famous for questioning the scientific consensus regarding the lipid hypothesis. As discussed in the cholesterol myths see sidebar, much evidence supports the theory that people. This book provides the evidence to support this idea.
Exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease by uffe ravnskov md phd. Cholesterol is the precursor of vitamin d, which is formed by the action of ultraviolet uvb light on cholesterol in the skin. Ravnskov has provided it free of charge to anyone who wants it. Cholesterol and saturated fat are not the cause of heart disease. The great cholesterol myth revised and expanded book summary. Uffe ravnskov is a medical doctor and independent research scientist working in sweden.
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