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Has it been scientifically proven that high cholesterol is dangerous? is there a proven link between high cholesterol and heart disease?
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Depends on how high: The Framingham Study, the seminal research study on heart disease, done in the late 80's called into question the focus on cholesterol. A recent British journal of Medicine review did the same and indicated limited value of statins. It appears that cholesterol over 250 along with diabetes and elevated triglycerides is extremely dangerous. Other than that, not confirmed scientifically.
Answered 6/2/2017
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