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Cholesterol

The strange idea that cholesterol causes atherosclerosis was revived in the 1950s when the vegetable oil industry learned that their polyunsaturated oils lowered serum cholesterol. (Many other toxins lower cholesterol, but that is never mentioned.) The industry began advertising their oils as "heart protective," and they enlisted some influential organizations to help in their advertising: The American Dietetic Association, the American Heart Association, the US Dept. of Agriculture and FDA, and the AMA. The oil industry helped to create and promote a large amount of fraudulent and unscientific work

. Ray Peat

https://raypeat.com/articles/articles/cholesterol-longevity.shtml

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TBH 1y ago

Cholesterol has always seemed like total bullshit to me. I get my numbers checked every year and even when I am in fantastic shape, eating well, exercising, etc… I get told I’m at risk. The only negative side effect I can see so far is a hysterical wife.

Paul 1y ago

The amount of cholesterol in the blood is of no importance. (Apart from for selling statins 🤡) What is important is whether it is oxidised or not ; and this is only measured in research labs. If you eat polyunsaturated fats (seed oils) or fat from animals that have been fed seed oils (ie chicken and pork) then your cholesterol will be oxidised. It is oxidised cholesterol that causes heart disease.

TBH 1y ago

Wasn’t aware of the oxidation angle. Will look into it. Beef has always been the preferred protein vehicle, but I do love my bacon.

Paul 1y ago

These animals are the same species. They can breed and produce fertile offspring .

One eats root vegetables,fruit,eggs and meat.

The other eats soy,grains and the used polyunsaturated oil from fast food restaurants.

Allen 1y ago

How do we make sure the chickens we eat aren’t eating seed oils?

Paul 1y ago

Very difficult. At the very least don’t eat the fat of the chicken.

Allen 1y ago

Dang so chicken thighs are no bueno?

Paul 1y ago

Eat lamb and beef. Sheep and cows will not eat seed oils. Beef and lamb fat is very healthy and tastes great.