The Great Cholesterol Myth: Why Lowering Your Cholesterol Won't Prevent Heart Disease---and the Statin-Free Plan That Will

by Jonny Bowden PhD CNS, Stephen T. Sinatra M.D. Narrated by George K. Wilson

Overview

Heart disease is the #1 killer. However, traditional heart disease protocols-with their emphasis on lowering cholesterol-have it all wrong. Emerging science is showing that cholesterol levels are a poor predictor of heart disease and that standard prescriptions for lowering it, such as ineffective low-fat/high-carb diets and serious, side-effect-causing statin drugs, obscure the real causes of heart disease. Even doctors at leading institutions have been misled for years based on creative reporting of research results from pharmaceutical companies intent on supporting the $31-billion-a-year cholesterol-lowering drug industry.

The Great Cholesterol Myth reveals the real culprits of heart disease, including:

• Inflammation
• Fibrinogen
• Triglycerides
• Homocysteine
• Belly fat
• Triglyceride to HCL ratios
• High glycemic levels

Bestselling health authors Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., and Stephen Sinatra, M.D. give listeners a four-part strategy based on the latest studies and clinical findings for effectively preventing, managing, and reversing heart disease, focusing on diet, exercise, supplements, and stress and anger management.

Get proven, evidence-based strategies from the experts with The Great Cholesterol Myth.

Editorial Reviews

JULY 2013 - AudioFile

Though George Wilson’s voice is noble and appealing, his slow pace saps some of the energy from this preventive health message. The authors provide a convincing broadside about how Big Pharma and the medical establishment hide data to continue selling certain drugs. Wilson’s steady, likable performance navigates complex sentences with aplomb and helps listeners stay connected to the material. With often funny writing, the authors describe the relationships between arterial plaque, sugar intake, stress, and various supplements. They make a strong case against cholesterol-reducing drugs, which are prescribed relentlessly despite weak correlations between cholesterol and cardiovascular events. With its accessible language and lighthearted approach to patient education, this is a must-listen for anyone at risk for cardiovascular disease. T.W. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170864386
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	01/21/2013
Edition description:	Unabridged

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