Prominent doctor exposes cholesterol, statins and low fat diets myths

Prominent heart doctor exposes the myths about cholesterol, statins and low fat diets

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 by: Tony Isaacs
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(NaturalNews) Renowned heart surgeon Dr. Dwight Lundell recently stepped forward to expose how embracing the high cholesterol myth has been wrong and the harm that has resulted, stating that the recommendations to lower cholesterol and severely restrict fat intake "are no longer scientifically or morally defensible."

Dr. Lundell explained that inflammation in our arterial walls is the real culprit for heart disease and stated that "the injury and inflammation in our blood vessels is caused by the low fat diet recommended for years by mainstream medicine."

"Simply stated," said Dr. Lundell, "without inflammation being present in the body, there is no way that cholesterol would accumulate in the wall of the blood vessel."

In addition, said Dr. Lundell, "The long-established dietary recommendations have created epidemics of obesity and diabetes, the consequences of which dwarf any historical plague in terms of mortality, human suffering and dire economic consequences."1

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AUTHOR'S NOTE: Due to my interest and research in helping people live longer, healthier and happier lives naturally while avoiding dangerous mainstream medications I have written fairly extensively about heart disease, statins and the cholesterol myth. For related articles, see also:

"A brief discussion of the high cholesterol myth and the dangers of statin drugs"

"British Medical Journal Study: Statins Harm More People than They Help"

"The Truth About Lowering Cholesterol"

"Naturally Prevent and Remove Dangerous Arterial Plaque"

"Healing and Preventing Heart Disease with Nutrition"

"Watermelons: As Good as Statins for Lowering Blood Pressure and Much More"