Using two of my favorite tools logic and math he simply shreds the lipid hypothesis, often using the proponents own data against them. Exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease a book by uffe ravnskov md phd. His second book is basically an updated version of his first book. The cholesterol myths is a thoroughly researched and referenced book on how cholesterol isnt the monster most nutritional researchers seem to think it is. The many vital how to avoid roles of cholesterol myths. Lowering your cholesterol level will lengthen your life. Famous for questioning the scientific consensus regarding the lipid hypothesis. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. This is a relatively short book 154 pages in total, with quite a bit of information. Ravnskov make the entire book text available on his website, but he also provides a link to smashwords where readers can download free copies as kindle, epub, or pdf files. With the heavy credentials of an md, phd author, the book formed the impetus for a resurrection of oncepopular cholesterol skepticism that eventually led to the formation of the international network of cholesterol skeptics in 2003, of which ravnskov is the spokesman. In my latest video, i talked about the lipid hypothesis the theory that there is a direct correlation between the levels of saturated fat and cholesterol in the diet with incidence of heart disease. The great cholesterol myth is that cholesterol causes all of your heart problems.
It lists books, published papers and talks by its members. Saturated fat is good for you by uffe ravnskov md part 1. There are no such things as good or bad cholesterol, but mental stress, physical activity and change of body weight may influence the level of blood cholesterol. Exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease annotated teachers edition by ravnskov, uffe isbn. In this lecture held at kostholdskonferansen 20, oslo january 24th, he states that.
Uffe ravnskov has made his first book on the subject free online and as an e book download. The cholesterol myths book benefits cholesterol detectives. Why lowering your cholesterol wont prevent heart disease and the statin free plan and diet that will kindle edition by. The international network of cholesterol skeptics science. Uffe ravnskov, md, phd is a danish independent researcher and author. His book kolesterolmyten the cholesterol myths was subsequently published in sweden in 1991 and in finland in 1992. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Read more there is no evidence that too much animal fat and cholesterol in the diet promotes atherosclerosis or heart attacks. Ravnskov discusses is the approach to lowering cholesterol by drugs, which has almost always been more effective than diet. Uffe ravnskov s the cholesterol myths exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease 2000 is the bible of cholesterol contrarianism. The 6 greatest cholesterol myths debunked food matters. Uffe ravnskov md author of the cholesterol myths and fat and cholesterol are good for you creator and spokesman of thincs, the international network of cholesterol skeptics saturated fat is good for you by uffe ravnskov md part 2 of 3.
Ravnskov, a founding member of the international network of cholesterol skeptics, takes all those positions and goes even further in his book, the cholesterol myths published by newtrends publishing one part detective mystery, one part conspiracy theory, ravnskov tears through piles of medical studies digging towards the truth. Ravnskov has provided it free of charge to anyone who wants it. Is cholesterol in fact, vital for our health and wellbeing and was sugar actually the culprit for heart disease all along. It does this with evidence, which tells you that the businesses within our health care system, are not telling you or your doctors, the truth about. This book is out of print apparently, but there are some inexpensive, used copies on amazon. Book fat and cholesterol are good for you by uffe ravnskov. So the news that this might not always be true begs the question. In a few places it gets a little difficult to understand the argument, although there are not many of those.
Ravnskov demolishes the dietheart hypothesis, also known as the lipid hypothesis. In the fight for better health, americans view cholesterol as public enemy no. Cholesterol in cell membranes makes cells waterproof so there can be a different chemistry on the inside and the outside of the cell. It is not the first book on cholesterol myth i have read, therefore lot of the information was not new. Today, id like you to hear from a man who absolutely rips the lipid hypothesis to shreds. Exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease by uffe ravnskov. This movement seems to have started with uffe ravnskovs book the cholesterol myths, published in swedish in 1991 and in english in 2000. One of the first books i read while researching fat head was the cholesterol myths, by dr. Uffe ravnskov is the author of the cholesterol myths 4.
Tom naughton december 2, 2010 december 2, 2010 76 comments on dr. Mass media bunk 26 mythbusting the cholesterol myths. An excellent resource that tells you everything you need to know. This explains why the prudent diet cannot lower cholesterol more than on average a few per cent. Free copy of the cholesterol myths the blog of michael r. Available also as an e book 2010about all the tricks used by the drug industry to keep the cholesterol hypothesis aliveavailable also in a kindle version 2008enread more. The cholesterol myths by uffe ravnskov robert barrington. Eating only or prim this book explains in very easy to understand language that common myths about fat and cholesterol include that. This book includes a discussion on the dangers of vegetable oils and cholesterollowering drugs. This book addresses 9 common myths regarding cholesterol.
This was noteworthy because high hdl cholesterol is often touted as protective against heart disease, while high ldl cholesterol is linked to higher rates of heart disease. Uffe ravnskovs 2000 book the cholesterol myths was a blockbuster among skeptics of mainstream health and nutrition dogma. I very much appreciate this balanced, intelligent post and also the thoughtful read more. Busting the myths about cholesterol functional diagnostic.
Wellwritten and wellreferenced book on the myths of saturated fat, cholesterol, and heart disease. Also, it feels like dr ravnskov needs a good editor. Animal studies prove the saturated fat and high cholesterol heart disease theory. The cholesterol myth why is it so vital to our health and wellbeing. The cholesterol story, therefore, has the backing of the multimilliondollars drug industry.
A highly qualified doctor and scientist analyzes the studies used to justify the cholesterol hypothesis and demonstrates that the idea that animal fats and. Ravnskov graduated from the university of copenhagen with an m. Cholesterol is not a deadly poison, but a substance vital to the cells of all mammals. What makes this book compelling is ravnskovs careful avoidance of accusations and adhominem attacks, and his heavy reliance on facts. Uffe ravnskov has been the most persistent and effective voice informing the public about diet dogma for the past 20 years. Exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease by uffe ravnskov, md ravnskov at. Jan 28, 20 anyways, then i came upon the great cholesterol myth and was suspicious but decided i must research more as the people recommending ultra low blood cholesterol i.
This explains why theprudent diet cannot lower cholesterol more than on average a few per cent. A major, worldwide health problem today is obesity and type 2. As its subtitle states, the cholesterol myths exposes the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease. I loaned out my copy of the cholesterol myths, and the person never returned it. In his book, ravnskov debunk the cholesterol myth and discuss why you might not have to dump your egg yolks down the drain for a morning omelet. See all books authored by uffe ravnskov, including ignore the awkward how the cholesterol myths are kept alive, and the cholesterol myths. Oct 21, 2014 cholesterol and saturated fat are not the cause of heart disease. One part detective mystery, one part conspiracy theory, ravnskov tears through piles of medical studies digging towards the truth. The book begins with an insight into problems of one such patient, an otherwise healthy woman who. Uffe ravnskov was born 1934 in copenhagen, denmark. Exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease has laid the groundwork for a completely new perspective of cholesterol in the nutritional science community. A highly qualified doctor and scientist analyzes the studies used to justify the cholesterol hypothesis and demonstrates that the idea that animal fats and cholesterol cause heart disease is based on flimsy, even fraudulent evidence and wishful thinking.
And it delves deep into the flawed and manipulated research that supports each one. Uffe ravnskov md author of the cholesterol myths and fat and cholesterol are good for you creator and spokesman of thincs, the international network of cholesterol skeptics. If you dont believe it you should read this book or one of ravnskov s other books or at least dont take those dangerous, cholesterol lowering statin drugs. Exposing the fallacy that cholesterol and saturated fat. Exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease uffe ravnskov on. Ive checked a few of the references myself and have found them accurate. Above all, this book will make us all think more deeply about the true role of diet in heart disease and about the quality of information we receive. Ravnskov has done a magnificent service with a scholarly book that gathers a vast body of impressive evidence and will surprise many with true facts from research studies. Uffe ravnskovs notorious book is now available from newtrends publishing. Doctors tell us to stay away from food high in saturated fat, like butter, eggs and meat because its responsible for.
How the cholesterol myths are kept alive by uffe ravnskov, md, phd createspace, 2010 building cell walls and nerve fibers requires cholesterol. Quoting one clinical study after another, he quietly demolishes the myth that cholesterol is dangerous. Cholesterol and saturated fat are not the cause of heart disease. Exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease, by uffe ravnskov.
In recent years he has gained notice for questioning the scientific consensus regarding the lipid hypothesis. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. A simplified and updated version of the cholesterol myths. Uffe ravnskov the cholesterol myths one radio network. After studying heart disease now for 11 years i have the books mentioned here and.
When did cholesterol become so feared and so dangerous. D, but has worked most of his time as a clinician and a researcher in sweden, where he got his phd from the university of lund. Fat and cholesterol are good for you by uffe ravnskov book. Figure 1 the front and back cover of the cholesterol myths by uffe ravenskov. My book uncovers the truth about the high cholesterol hype. That book has been severely criticized, for instance in the skeptics dictionary, where bob carroll points out some of the distortions and deceptive techniques found in the cholesterol skeptics arguments. Noted scandinavian cholesterol skeptic and author dr. Includes a discussion on the dangers of vegetable oils and cholesterol lowering drugs. Each of the books chapters centres around a single myth relating to cholesterol, with nine myths in total. The cholesterol myths by uffe ravnskov rejoiceinlife. The cholesterol myths is the first book i read on this subject, and it started me along the dark path from pritikinstyle eating to low carb, high fat eating. Uffe ravnskov born 1934 is a danish medical doctor, independent researcher, and a former assistant professor and medical practitioner in denmark and sweden.
Myth number 9 in uffe ravnskov s book is that all scientists support the dietheart idea. This movement seems to have started with uffe ravnskov s book the cholesterol myths, published in swedish in 1991 and in english in 2000. Exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease ravnskov md phd display preferences. The production of cholesterol increases when you eat little cholesterol and decreases when you eat much. He graduated in 1961 from the university of copenhagen with an m. Uffe ravnskov books list of books by author uffe ravnskov. How the cholesterol myths are kept alive by uffe ravnskov and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Cholesterol myths 2010 my first books in swedish and finnish are out of print. Use the options below to adjust the size, style and colors, and click apply below. Ravnskov exposes the myths by using historical and contemporary research as well as explaining fallacies in the logic of the diet heart proponents. What makes this book compelling is ravnskov s careful avoidance of accusations and adhominem attacks, and his heavy reliance on facts. This powerful new book will help the cholesterol test get the rest it deserves. Exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease, and more on. Mass media bunk 26 mythbusting the cholesterol myths the. I was lucky enough to get a copy when it was first published and have. Ravnskov presents the results of a number of trials of statin drugs in which total death rates are slightly lower than those of the controls. Oct 30, 2001 ravnskov then presents the results of a metaanalysis of 26 cholesterol lowering trials that met his standards. Finally, i assume that much of what i have mentioned here may seem incredible, but all the facts, including references to the scientific literature, are available in my new book fat and cholesterol are good for you. Contemporary society is no stranger to nutritional myths that make people frequently, and unnecessarily, change their diets. Ravnskov, a founding member of the international network of cholesterol skeptics, takes all those positions and goes even further in his book, the cholesterol myths published by newtrends publishing.
The cholesterol myths exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease by dr. Exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease. Ravnskov describes what cholesterol actually is and takes us on a tour of the science that identified it as the villain in heart disease. Fat and cholesterol are good for you 2009 is the inyourface title of a provocative book by danish medical researcher dr. Uffe ravnskov md phd has published over 100 scientific papers critical of the cholesterol campaign, proposing new hypotheses and also contending that the successful dissemination of the dietheart idea is due to authors systematically ignoring or misquoting contradictory studies. This book provides the evidence to support this idea. This certainly is not true and uffe ravnskov has gathered a large and growing group of doctors, scientists, academics and science writers in the international network of cholesterol skeptics thincs.
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