Exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease annotated teachers edition by ravnskov, uffe isbn. This acclaimed book by uffe ravnskov is available at in several formats for your ereader. You will definitely understand the difference between the two, even if you only manage to make it twenty pages into the text. Dec 14, 2015 the benefits of high cholesterol by uffe ravnskov, md, phdquote i have his book, the cholesterol myths. The director and author of many dissident papers is uffe ravnskov. Fat and cholesterol are good for you by uffe ravnskov book. 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. The benefits of high cholesterol by uffe ravnskov, md, phdquote i have his book, the cholesterol myths. Nice blog about a subject that everyone needs to know. Your body produces three to four times more cholesterol than you eat. In the process, he exposes the flaws and misrepresentations in many studies.
My aim with this book has been to show how white has been. 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. Its not necessarily because i dislike the book or disagree with everything the authors write. Ravnskov explains nine myths about cholesterol and heart disease. Exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease by uffe ravnskov, md ravnskov at. Exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease, by uffe ravnskov. Mass media bunk 26 mythbusting the cholesterol myths the. Jan 28, 20 while reading the great cholesterol myth, i had this strong urge that i had to play the devils advocate. Dr ravnskov s measured and cleareyed analysis actually serves as a sledgehammer that breaks down barriers to healthy, sensible eating. Exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease uffe ravnskov on. Ravnskov also, plus anthony colpos the great cholesterol con as well as malcolm kendricks book with the same title. Fear of saturated fat and cholesterol has put a solid brick wall between the consumer and satisfying nutritious food and filled the coffers of the food processing industry. Uffe ravnskov began the first chapter of his book fat and cholesterol are good for you.
His book kolesterolmyten the cholesterol myths was subsequently published in sweden in 1991 and in finland in. In recent years he has gained notice for questioning the scientific consensus regarding the lipid hypothesis. Ravnskovs reexamination of data from past scientific studies led him to the conclusion that the scientific foundations of the dietheart hypothesis were scientifically flawed. Saturated fat is good for you by uffe ravnskov md part 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. Smashwords about uffe ravnskov md phd, author of the cholesterol myths.
Uffe ravnskov the cholesterol myths by ufferavnskov, md, phd. Fat and cholesterol are good for you by uffe ravnskov. An excellent resource that tells you everything you need to know about cholesterol, the. Oct 21, 2014 this is the biography page for uffe ravnskov md phd.
This book tells me that you are the person who needs to seek the truth and. This book addresses 9 common myths regarding cholesterol. This book is out of print apparently, but there are some inexpensive, used copies on amazon. Uffe ravnskov s the cholesterol myths exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease 2000 is the bible of cholesterol contrarianism. 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. The cholesterol and calorie hypotheses are both dead it is time to. As an independent researcher i have studied the scientific background behind the idea, that high cholesterol and dietary fat are harmful. Highfat foods especially those high in saturated fats raise blood cholesterol.
Fat and cholesterol are good for you uffe ravnskov. If you are doubtful about the wisdom of taking statins, uffe ravnskov s book can provide you with the ammunition you need to resist your doctors urging to take these drugs. His book, the pioppi diet, has the distinction of being named by the. His skill is doing so in a way easily understood by those who are not scientists or medically trained. In this lecture held at kostholdskonferansen 20, oslo january 24th, he states that. Uffe ravnskov born 1934 is a danish medical doctor, independent researcher, and a former assistant professor and medical practitioner in denmark and sweden. Saturated fat is good for you by uffe ravnskov md part. Graduated 1961 from the university of copenhagen with an md. Read more there is no evidence that too much animal fat and cholesterol in the diet promotes atherosclerosis or heart attacks. 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. His book kolesterolmyten the cholesterol myths was subsequently. Experts believe that ldl cholesterol can contribute to fatty buildups in your arteries. You may ask why a natural substance in our blood, with important biologic functions. A small number of cholesterol skeptics, particularly those in the international network of cholesterol skeptics thincs, take a contrary position to the accepted scientific consensus of the lipid hypothesis, claiming instead that heart disease is not caused by cholesterol, and demonizing the cholesterollowering drugs statins a 1992 paper by uffe ravnskov looking a frequency of.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Oct 01, 2000 ravnskov does a good job allaying the fears of those with high cholesterol andor people whose doctors have recommended them for statin drugs. This book is a must read for anyone who has any concerns regarding their heart health and their cholesterol levels. Exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease. Cholesterol and saturated fat are not the cause of heart disease. That your body produces 3 to 4 times more cholesterol than you eat.
This book provides the evidence to support this idea. Busting the myths about cholesterol functional diagnostic. Ravnskov lists a few at the end of his book and outlines their. A highly qualified doctor and scientist analyzes the studies used to justify the cholesterol hypothesis and demonstrates that the idea that animal fats and. One part detective mystery, one part conspiracy theory, ravnskov tears through piles of medical studies digging towards the truth. Famous for questioning the scientific consensus regarding the lipid hypothesis. Ravnskov demolishes the dietheart hypothesis, also known as the lipid hypothesis.
Uffe ravnskov graduated with a medical degree in 1961 and, in 1973, obtained a phd in chemistry. As an awardwinning researcher and former doctor, ravnskov gives an authoritative consideration that cholesterol s link to health problems is more food myth than fact. The book in question is titled the cholesterol myths. A small part of the circulating cholesterol is transported by other lipoproteins. Its main argument is that cholesterol is not harmful to health but, in fact, healthy. All the while i was reading fat and cholesterol are good for you, i kept thinking about about a dear relative who has cut most of the fat our of her diet and is on statins. Everything her doctor says is the gospel truth to this lady and she follows it faithfully. Ravnskov graduated from the university of copenhagen with an m. The lipid hypothesis also known as the cholesterol hypothesis is a medical theory postulating a link between blood cholesterol levels and occurrence of heart disease. The production of cholesterol increases when you eat little cholesterol and decreases when you eat much. Uffe ravnskov is the author of the cholesterol myths 4. Mass media bunk 26 mythbusting the cholesterol myths. 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. Feb 22, 2012 the cholesterol myths by uffe ravnskov, m.
Uffe ravnskov, md, phd is a danish independent researcher and author. And because cholesterol levels dont matter, they argue, we dont need the statins that millions have been prescribed to lower them. Fat and cholesterol are good for you by uffe ravnskov 20090126 01. Dont be duped by the media or food industry hype, download this free book and find out the facts and the astonishing truth. Jan 26, 2009 all the while i was reading fat and cholesterol are good for you, i kept thinking about about a dear relative who has cut most of the fat our of her diet and is on statins.
If you are doubtful about the wisdom of taking statins, uffe ravnskovs book can provide you with the ammunition you need to resist your doctors urging to take these drugs. John brignell, phd, professor stephen byrnes, phd, nd, rncp michael gurr, phd, professor joel kauffman, research professor ira pilgrim, phd ray rosenman, md clara felix. Quoting one clinical study after another, he quietly demolishes the myth that cholesterol is dangerous. 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 1 of 3. Uffe ravnskovs 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. The cholesterol myths exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease by uffe ravnskov, m. Oct 21, 2014 cholesterol and saturated fat are not the cause of heart disease.
This is the biography page for uffe ravnskov md phd. Eight doctors give their perspective and research on the topic of cholesterol and saturated fat and the role they play in human nutrition. High cholesterol may protect against infections and atherosclerosis. Aggressive lowering of lowdensity lipoprotein cholesterol ldlc has. 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. And it delves deep into the flawed and manipulated research that supports each one. Uffe ravnskov born 1934 is a danish medical doctor, independent researcher, and a former. Fat and cholesterol are good for you 2009 is the inyourface title of a provocative book by danish medical researcher dr. Cholesterol myths to wise up about the healthy home. Cholesterol clogs your arteries and so do saturated fats. Animal fat and high cholesterol are dangerous to your heart and vessels is nothing but a myth. Everyone knows that saturated fat and cholesterol are bad for you.
How the cholesterol myths are kept alive, 2010 uffe ravnskov, m. One of the littleexplained facts about cholesterol is that there are both good and bad kinds. If you are doubtful about the wisdom of taking statins, uffe ravnskovs book can provide you with the ammunition you need to resist your doctors urging to take. On the contrary, i think they have some great tips on healthy lifestyle and diet. Uffe ravnskov graduated with a medical degree in 1961 and, in. Going back to the book ravnskov makes this book easy reading and yet he explores in details scientific papers.
Ravnskov publishes in medical journals on this and other topics. 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. This book explains in very easy to understand language that common myths about fat and cholesterol include that. Lack of an association or an inverse association between lowdensitylipoprotein cholesterol and mortality in the elderly. Pinckney describes all the factors that influence blood cholesterol in healthy people and how difficult it. Exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease a book by uffe ravnskov md phd. This explains why the prudent diet cannot lower cholesterol more than on average a few per cent. How the cholesterol myths are kept alive by uffe ravnskov and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.