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Find out how statins impact your heart health in these research-backed articles.

RHR: The Lipid Energy Model and Lean Mass Hyper Responders, with Dr. Nicholas Norwitz
In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, Chris Kresser sits down with Dr. Nicholas Norwitz to delve into the lipid energy model and the phenomenon of lean mass hyper-responders. Dr. Norwitz shares his perspective both...
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RHR Research Review: Cancer, Alzheimer’s, Statins, Light & Sleep, Candida, and Screens & Kids
In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, Chris Kresser reviews some of the most interesting recently published studies and shares his thoughts and insights on them. Chris examines studies related to cancer and artificial sweeteners,...
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High Cholesterol? CVD Risk? It Might Be Your Thyroid
Do you have high cholesterol? Are you concerned about your heart health? Get your thyroid tested. Thyroid hormones play a major role in lipid metabolism and are one of the major causes of high cholesterol.
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Thyroid and cholesterol
How Your Lipoprotein(a) Level Affects Your Risk of Heart Disease
In today's episode, we're addressing a listener question on lipoprotein(a), a small, dense, highly inflammatory lipoprotein. Keep reading for more details.
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3 Reasons Why You Should Be Skeptical of the New Cholesterol Guidelines
New guidelines are out regarding cholesterol and the prescribing of statins. How valid are these guidelines and how do they affect how health is measured?
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old cholesterol guidelines, new cholesterol guidelines
The Diet–Heart Myth: Statins Don’t Save Lives in People without Heart Disease
In this article, I will debunk the myth that statin drugs save lives in healthy people without heart disease and discuss some of the little known side effects and risks associated with these drugs.
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A man taking statins
Chris Masterjohn on Cholesterol and Heart Disease (Part 3)
In this episode we conclude the excellent 3-part series on cholesterol and heart disease with Chris Masterjohn.
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Low Cholesterol Is Associated with Higher Risk of Death in Women
In this episode we discuss a study showing low cholesterol is associated with higher risk of death in women, and other topics.
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Chris Masterjohn on Cholesterol & Heart Disease (Part 2)
We're glad to welcome Chris Masterjohn back on the show for part 2 in our series on the role of cholesterol in heart disease.
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