The statin nation video is temporarily available here. However, i decided to give bowdens and sinatras book a chance. I read anthony colpos fat loss bible and was impressed with how he approached the subject and how it was referenced and as a result i thought i would try the great cholesterol con. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. This book covers blood levels of cholesterol, cholesterol in the diet, and drugs to lower cholesterol, and while not everything we hear is a myth, a lot of it is. Rubbishing the dietheart hypothesis, in which clinical t.
Drug companies continue to perpetuate this myth for one reason greed. But they did have other warnings that could have saved their lives, had they been checked. Dietary cholesterol makes up merely a minute portion of total body cholesterol. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The cholesterol myths by uffe ravnskog, the great cholesterol con by malcolm kendrick, the great cholesterol con by antonio colpo and the great cholesterol lie by dwight lundell. The great cholesterol myth finally sheds light on the true story, why. Dwight lundell reveals why as well as the solution in the new book, the great cholesterol lie.
National institutes of health, wrote the forward to a book by grundy. The documentary above, statin nation the great cholesterol coverup, sheds much needed light on this. In the last few decades the cholesterol theory has contributed significantly to deteriorating health throughout the world. I have to admit that as a harvardtrained physician, i was at first filled with incredulity. The truth about what really causes heart disease and how to avoid it paperback oct 1 2008.
The truth about what really causes heart disease and how to avoid it malcolm kendrick on. Cholesterol lies and cause of heart disease health center. At least 40 million people are currently taking cholesterollowering medications, known as statins, and millions more people are avoiding foods that contain saturated fat and cholesterol the basic idea is that dietary saturated fat raises cholesterol levels, and these two substances somehow clogup our arteries, causing a heart. The degree of atherosclerosis and cholesterol levels in heart patients is not related to a dietary history of high animal fat intake. Skeptic, i am a 53 year old man who discovered in 2011 that my coronary calcium score was 1180. Dec 02, 2009 it seemed so obviouseat cholesterol and it will automatically zap directly onto your arteries.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The great cholesterol scam for nearly four decades, those in medicine have been taught that cholesterol was the culprit in cardiovascular disease because it was found in atherosclerotic plaques. Also if you know anyone with diabetes, read diabetes unpacked as well. Need another excuse to treat yourself to new book this week. It is the invaluable guide for anyone who thought there was a miracle cure for heart disease, an appeal to common sense and a controversial and fascinating breakthrough that will set dynamite under the whole area. The cholesterol hoax the science behind high cholesterol is zero. Since we now know that cholesterol is not the cause of heart disease, the concern about saturated fat is even more absurd today. I half expected to see a nonsense argument by a man who evidently knows a lot about fitness and maybe has some quack idea about cholesterol. He has published numerous books and the link below clearly illustrates how cholesterol is good for you and that in general higher levels as you age are associated with a longer lifespan.
In fact, as youll learn in this book, cholesterol numbers are a pretty poor predictor of heart disease. He doesnt have the typical risk factors for heart disease. Discover what really causes heart disease and what you can do to prevent it. The science that saturated fat raises blood cholesterol is also very weak. His cholesterol is in check, doesnt drink or smoke and he is not obese. The greatest scam in medical history statin drugs to prevent heart disease and strokes. I just read the the great cholesterol myth and am wondering what to do. Sadly, by the time many of my patients get to me, theyve been around and around the block with their regular physician. We are told that cholesterol is a major cause of heart disease. The cholesterolstatin racket allopathic rackets heart disease statins. The real causes of heart disease include four key factors, namely inflammation, oxidation, sugar, and stress.
Aug 23, 20 this book covers blood levels of cholesterol, cholesterol in the diet, and drugs to lower cholesterol, and while not everything we hear is a myth, a lot of it is. Why lowering your cholesterol wont prevent heart diseaseand the statinfree plan that will 1 by jonny bowden, stephen sinatra isbn. Graveline, i have been reporting on the dangers of cholesterollowering statin drugs for years. Smashwords the great cholesterol con a book by anthony. Dr d is one of australias leading researchers, educator and communicator. The great cholesterol deception uncovers the myths and deception behind the taking of cholesterol medication, the statin drugs. Why cholesterol lowering drugs wont help you live one day longer and drug companies know it. Cholesterol is not the biggest cause of heart disease nor is it. The greatest scam in medical history statin drugs to prevent. Were all living under what i call the great cholesterol hoax. My book uncovers the truth about the high cholesterol hype.
Mar 20, 2009 new book, the great cholesterol lie unravels cholesterol theory of heart disease share article statin medications arent solving soaring heart disease rates and internationally renowned thoracic surgeon dr. Often, theyre on statins, diabetes meds, blood pressure meds and they still dont feel healthy. The notion that cholesterol and saturated fat cause heart disease is one of the most fundamental tenets of modern medicine. There is widespread belief that the lower ones cholesterol, the healthier he or she will be. The nook book ebook of the the great cholesterol myth. This is a big question, one we all would like to know the answer to. The great cholesterol hoax the secret is out and studies show that higher cholesterol could slash your stroke risk by nearly 300%. He is the author of several bestselling books, and appears regularly as an. Smashwords the great cholesterol con a book by anthony colpo.
And the cure for these is spelled out here via safe nonprescription nutrients. The great cholesterol hoax exposed advanced natural wellness. The greatest scam in medical history statin drugs to. I wrote the book as a followup effort to my the cholesterol hoax. The cholesterol hoax the science behind high cholesterol. Stephen sinatra from cholesterol choirboy to nonbeliever like dr. The authors make the following claims, and support them with good references to key articles. Weve got you covered with the buzziest new releases of the day. New book, the great cholesterol lie unravels cholesterol theory of heart disease share article statin medications arent solving soaring heart disease rates and internationally renowned thoracic surgeon dr. I very much appreciate this balanced, intelligent post and also the thoughtful read more. How statins harm the body and mind by kelly brogan, md a new study finds the chemical war against cholesterol using statin drugs was justified through statistical deception and the cover up of over 300 adverse health effects. The great cholesterol scam 1955 2015 barrel strength. The style is breezy and easy to read, but the information is solid and will surprise many readers.
Read on your pc, mac, smart phone, tablet or kindle device. The great cholesterol myth reveals the real culprits of heart disease, including. The greatest health scam of the century really brings the evidence to light. Supposedly to improve our quality of life and to prevent any disastrous consequences, the medical profession have prescribed. The great cholesterol myth is that cholesterol causes all of your heart problems. Their book, the great cholesterol myth contains an argument that pumps feverishly through the arteries of this book.
Harlan krumholz of the department of cardiovascular medicine at yale university, who reported in 1994 that elderly with low cholesterol died twice as often from a heart attack as did the elderly with high cholesterol. Their book, the great cholesterol myth contains an argument that pumps feverishly. Doc told me my ldl cholesterol was too high, so i went out and got this book. Jan 28, 20 anyways, then i came upon the great cholesterol myth and was suspicious but decided i must research more as the people recommending ultra low blood cholesterol i. But once i settled into this book, and dispensed with my illfounded prejudices, i came to appreciate that the cholesterol hoax is groundbreaking, full of wellkept medical secrets and clinical wisdom to empower the reader as never. The cholesterol theory also called the lipid fat hypothesis is the belief that high blood cholesterol promotes atherosclerosis hardening of the arteries and heart disease. Its a big scam based on voodoo science submitted 3 years ago by jimmyb207. In my clinical practice i weaned many new patients off statins who had no business being on them in the first place.
Anyone skeptical of the notion that there is more to heart disease. Great cholesterol deception books online bookshop qbd. The documentary above, statin nation the great cholesterol coverup, sheds much needed light on this topic. Bowden has a phd in nutrition, and has earned six national certifications in personal training and exercise. The great cholesterol scam 1955 2015 your doctor still probably believes that cholesterol in the diet translates into cholesterol in the bloodstream, that there is good and bad cholesterol, and that bad cholesterol bears a statistically significant relationship to heart disease. Guilt by association was the primary justification for the decision back in the midfifties to force upon our nation the now infamous low fat low. In the great cholesterol con, anthony colpo presents the irrefutable evidence proving heart disease is not caused by saturated fat or elevated blood cholesterol. Dr uffe has clearly debunked the crap that the medical industry pushes out re cholesterol. Dwight lundell reveals why as well as the solution in. The cholesterol hoax cholesterol hoax created by medical industry to sell drugs that kill the media, the medical and drug sector, the food industry, and many other sectors have teamed up to sell the masses a pack of lies.
The hypothetical link between high levels of total cholesterol and heart disease has never been proven. The great cholesterol con and millions of other books are available for instant access. The world has become fixated on lowering cholesterol through medication. The greatest health scam of the century, really brings the evidence to light. He was an associate professor and leading researcher in health and the environment and is passionate about common sense and sustainable health approaches. Other important books are john yudkins pure white and deadly and the case against sugar. The cholesterol theory led to the nofat, lowfat recommendations that in turn created the very foods now causing an epidemic of inflammation. New book, the great cholesterol lie unravels cholesterol. This is perhaps most true of the people who tell me they have high cholesterol, and are on statins. And theyve been told theyll probably be on them for life. Nov 24, 2011 the notion that cholesterol and saturated fat cause heart disease is one of the most fundamental tenets of modern medicine.
Kendrick explores in great detail the whole chemical and biological background of cholesterol, its essential function in the body, and why the current theories about seeking to lower it supposedly to help prevent heart disease are deeply flawed. Id be in the midst of surgery, looking down at a patient, thinking, this man should not by lying on my table. When i hear a person bragging about lowering their cholesterol to 160, i think. The 6 greatest cholesterol myths debunked food matters. The greatest health scam of the century by sheldon zerden is scheduled for publication in december 2009 by benelos llc. Why lowering cholesterol wont prevent heart disease by dr. I have been on crestor which brought my cholesterol down from 230 to 140. Researcher zerden reveals the trilliondollar reason the medical industry is lying about cholesterol. I did research on the cholesterol paradigm for 3 years and we edited the manuscript for years, while adding new. Jonny bowden, phd, cns, aka the rogue nutritionist is a nationally known health expert. The truth about what really causes heart disease and how to avoid it. The great cholesterol hoax exposed advanced natural.
According to the cholesterol myth, excess of the bad cholesterol also affects blood platelets, increasing the liklihood of the symptoms of heart disease and angina, heart attack, stroke, kidney failure and so on. Clearly, current guidelines are not adequate to identify all those individuals who are at increased risk. The annual revenue for two statin drugs is 34 billion dollars the makers of these two drugs provide false, scientific evidence, lies, and misleading propaganda to keep these drugs on the. A famous book is victor mckusicks mendelian inheritance in man. The great cholesterol myth now includes 100 recipes for. Elevated levels of cholesterol in the blood come from within and serve a healing purpose. Cholesterol is not the biggest cause of heart disease nor is it predictive of heart disease. The 100 best health books wholefoods in 2004 and the cholesterol hoax discussed in wholefoods in 1997. The great cholesterol con debunks our assumptions on what constitutes a healthy lifestyle and diet. We have one and a half million heart attacks in the u. The great cholesterol deception the gut health shop.
I wrote the book as a followup effort to the cholesterol hoax. In a very readable, humorous style, dr kendrick evaluates the cholesterol hypothesis from its origins, when it was thought that dietary cholesterol was the major risk factor to cardiovascular health, to later and current thinking whereupon cholesterol has. The great cholesterol myth oxford academic journals. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The body produces several times more cholesterol than from the food you eat. Rubbishing the dietheart hypothesis, in which clinical trials prove that high cholesterol causes heart disease and a highfat diet leads to heart disease, malcolm kendrick lambastes a powerful pharmaceutical industry and unquestioning medical profession, who, he claims, perpetuate the concepts of good and bad cholesterol. The great cholesterol myth is a remarkable book that will revolutionize the way in.
An 80% blockage in my right coronary artery was given a stent in 2012. For years the word cholesterol has implied complications surrounding our heart health, including potential death. In the absence of efficient receptors for ldl cholesterol, cells will be unable to. Supposedly to improve our quality of life and to prevent any disastrous consequences, the medical profession have prescribed statins to help with bad cholesterol levels.