Myths and truths about cholesterol and your health
Here are some common misconceptions about cholesterol and the truth behind them
By Kat Tancock
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The myth: Once you're on cholesterol-lowering drugs, lifestyle doesn't matter
The truth: "Lifestyle modifications are critical," says Dr. Iglar.
"Cholesterol is only one component of cardiovascular health" – and that's not even to mention other diseases that are more likely to occur if your lifestyle isn't up to par.
"The vast majority of people who are destined to have a heart attack could avoid it if they paid attention carefully to diet and lifestyle," says Dr. David J.A. Jenkins, professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto. "Drugs won’t stop you from getting fat, won’t lower your blood pressure, won’t improve your blood glucose – they’re not going to hit all the other things that are going to cause you trouble from a bad diet."
Related:
• 4 foods that boost good cholesterol
"Cholesterol is only one component of cardiovascular health" – and that's not even to mention other diseases that are more likely to occur if your lifestyle isn't up to par.
"The vast majority of people who are destined to have a heart attack could avoid it if they paid attention carefully to diet and lifestyle," says Dr. David J.A. Jenkins, professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto. "Drugs won’t stop you from getting fat, won’t lower your blood pressure, won’t improve your blood glucose – they’re not going to hit all the other things that are going to cause you trouble from a bad diet."
Related:
• 4 foods that boost good cholesterol
• "I reduced my cholesterol."
• Quiz: Are you at risk for high cholesterol?
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