High cholesterol might not be the main reason for heart disease, and having too little cholesterol could actually be risky — so the old idea that cholesterol causes heart problems might not tell the whole story, especially for preventing heart issues in healthy people.

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A modern view of the lipid hypothesis and the effect of statins on the physiological systems on the human body (literature review)

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The study looks at whether lowering cholesterol with statin drugs always helps prevent heart disease, and finds that it might not—and could even cause other health problems. This supports the idea that high cholesterol isn't the only cause of heart issues, and treating it aggressively isn't always the best move.

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A modern view of the lipid hypothesis and the effect of statins on the physiological systems on the human body (literature review)

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DOI: 10.26641/2307-0404.2025.3.340813

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