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Such an informative stack Docs Malone. So glad you both are healthy and have changed to a healthier way of eating. I have high cholesterol and would NEVER EVER consider being on a statin! I eat red meat and eggs and I stay away from processed food and seed oils. The stinking government has been wrong about so much and I’m just glad people are waking up to a better way to eat and live! HAPPY NEW YEAR to 2 heroes! God bless you both! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ™πŸ»πŸ™πŸ»πŸ™πŸ»

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American Heart Association hasn't gotten the message about seed oils and are still recommending them over saturated fats as "healthy cooking oils." Unbelievable.

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/fats/healthy-cooking-oils

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I also perpetually have high cholesterol, and have had it as long as I have been tested. I don't remember getting cholesterol tests when I was younger (I'm now 75) so I have no idea about my cholesterol historically. Part of my high cholesterol number is because my HDL is very high, usually in the mid 70's. It's my LDL that is high, but I refused statins about 10+ years ago and demanded a particle test, which is not typically used unless you press for it. That test showed my particle type was the Pattern A fluffy, which is not dangerous. Since there is zero heart disease in my family, my doctor decided I have familial high cholesterol and it's not a danger to me. I'm low normal weight, eat a mostly meat and fresh veggie diet, no grains, virtually no sugar, but such a healthy diet doesn't change my cholesterol levels. I take no meds, either. I've recently read things about how higher cholesterol is actually a good thing in older people, especially for the brain.

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