Saturday, May 5, 2012

The Cholesterol Myth

The cholesterol found in arterial plaque is oxidized, damaged cholesterol, which your immune system recognizes as bacteria. In response, your immune system sends out macrophages to attack it, which creates inflammation inside your arterial wall. The culprit of heart disease is not just any cholesterol, but the oxidized kind—which is introduced into your system every time you consume foods cooked in vegetable oils. Read more about it:
Dr. Robert Rowen Talks About Cholesterol and Statins

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