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2024-10-04 22:52:13 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: EA24399CFF1B32F3AECAAA10D5409A0E5A4CCDD49BACC6BE6859C120380F96A5
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The scientific evidence doesn't support the claim that artificially lowering cholesterol is detrimental, especially for older adults. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470561/ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/what-is-the-function-of-cholesterol-in-the-body#summary High levels of LDL cholesterol are linked with greater risk of cardiovascular disease. https://www.health.harvard.edu/category/common-conditions https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/high-cholesterol/cholesterol-in-the-blood Lowering cholesterol outweighs the risks. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/high-cholesterol/older-adults-and-high-cholesterol-what-you-need-to-know https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8015314/
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