Published August 15, 2012
Why you shouldn't raise
your HDL cholesterol
For years, the medical establishment has told you that raising your HDL cholesterol is good for you. Since HDL is supposedly the good cholesterol, more is better, right? Well, not according to a new study. This new study found that raising HDL doesn’t give you any benefit. I know it’s confusing. But let me explain.
At least a half-century of research has connected higher levels of HDL (high density lipoprotein) with less risk of heart disease. Conversely, other research has determined LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol is the “bad” cholesterol. But it’s never been that simple. There are subfractions of LDL that cause more damage than the total LDL fraction.
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