The Claim
Lipid traits (LDL-C, HDL-C, triglycerides) collectively mediate only 3% (95% CI: −23% to 29%) of the increased coronary artery disease risk associated with higher BMI, indicating that dyslipidemia plays a minimal role in mediating the effect of obesity on coronary artery disease.
What the research says
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Higher body mass index increases the risk of coronary artery disease, but only 3% of this increased risk is explained by changes in blood fats like LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides.
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Lipid traits (LDL-C, HDL-C, triglycerides) collectively mediate only 3% (95% CI: −23% to 29%) of the increased coronary artery disease risk from higher BMI, suggesting that dyslipidemia plays a minimal role in mediating obesity’s effect on heart disease.
Excess fat tissue releases chemicals that irritate blood vessels, causing them to stiffen and become damaged, which directly increases the chance of heart blockages.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that high cholesterol only explains about 3% of why being overweight increases heart disease risk — most of the risk comes from other things like high blood pressure and diabetes.
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