If you're over 60, high LDL is GOOD!

[ShottleBop 486]

https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/6/6/...0JiGJIEbGd8YhY

"Conclusions High LDL-C is inversely associated with mortality in most people over 60 years. This finding is inconsistent with the cholesterol hypothesis (ie, that cholesterol, particularly LDL-C, is inherently atherogenic). Since elderly people with high LDL-C live as long or longer than those with low LDL-C, our analysis provides reason to question the validity of the cholesterol hypothesis. Moreover, our study provides the rationale for a re-evaluation of guidelines recommending pharmacological reduction of LDL-C in the elderly as a component of cardiovascular disease prevention strategies."

[don1942 240]

Does that mean I no longer need to take Provastatin?

[ShottleBop 486]

This link should work: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/6/6/e010401?fbclid=IwAR2ctrIBpjoUjAZcdtdMhAt3U4b_J-9TYSEIXda51TCRGYNqrO12GRABXvM

[ran23 7,695]

I remember my Doctor saying my cholesterol does not matter as much after 60.   Then he had a heart attack.  

[georgepds 295]

Perhaps the damage was done before 60

Edited August 3 by georgepds