The Claim

In middle-aged adults without conventional cardiovascular risk factors, male sex and older age are independently associated with a higher prevalence and greater extent of subclinical atherosclerosis, and LDL-cholesterol levels are also associated with this condition.

Source: Normal LDL-Cholesterol Levels Are Associated With Subclinical Atherosclerosis in the Absence of Risk Factors.

What the research says

Supports is higher

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Supports
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Correlation
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In plain English

Even if middle-aged guys and gals have no obvious heart risks, men and older people are more likely to have hidden artery buildup — and so are those with higher 'bad' cholesterol.

See the scientific wording

Among middle-aged adults who are free of conventional cardiovascular risk factors, male sex and older age are independently associated with higher prevalence and extent of subclinical atherosclerosis, alongside LDL-cholesterol levels.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Normal LDL-Cholesterol Levels Are Associated With Subclinical Atherosclerosis in the Absence of Risk Factors.

    The study found that even in healthy middle-aged people with normal cholesterol and no heart disease risks, being male, older, or having higher LDL cholesterol was linked to hidden artery damage.

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