Common Myths About High Cholesterol WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Common Myths About High Cholesterol
There are a number of common myths about high cholesterol. These myths include: high cholesterol only occurs in older adults, a person must feel sick to have high cholesterol, and home cholesterol tests are very accurate.1 It is also believed by many that only people with high cholesterol get heart disease, however, the same can be true of people with low cholesterol.2
Fast Facts:
- Herbal products do not replace the need for taking medication in people with high blood pressure.1
- Not everyone with high cholesterol has to take medication.1
- Exercise is good for people with high cholesterol, even if their condition is caused from genetics.1
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 About.com: Common Myths Surrounding High Cholesterol
- ↑ Heart Disease & Bypass Surgery Homepage: Cholesterol Myths By Dr. Ravnskov
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: High cholesterol myth, High Cholesterol Myths, Myths on High Cholesterol, High Colesterol Myth, High Cholesterole Myth
- Last update: Apr. 23, 2009
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