Talk at a meeting of the leeds branch of the briish medical association. He is a general practitioner who regularly needs to advice patients who have heart disease or who are. The best way to eat to live can be summed up by these two foundational principles. The book is a must reading for all interested persons and certainly should be required reading for all nutritionists and all physicians who treat patients. And it delves deep into the flawed and manipulated research that supports each one. Exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease uffe ravnskov on.
Uffe ravnskov born 1934 is a danish medical doctor, independent researcher, and a former assistant professor and medical practitioner in denmark and sweden. The modern cholesterollowering drugs, the statins, do prevent cardiovascular disease, but the effect is minuscule and is due to other mechanisms than cholesterollowering. Ravnskov, a founding member of the international network of cholesterol skeptics, takes all those positions and goes even further in his book. References heart disease statin side effects surviving. Exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease ravnskovs book has been severely criticized in bob carrolls the skeptics. An article in daily mail about malcolm kendricks new book. Fat and cholesterol are good for you when i first began doing research for fat head, my friend tom monahan also the films composer suggested i read dr. Ravnskov put down his concerns in a book called the cholesterol myths, first published in sweden in. George mann, formerly of vanderbuilt university, once called the greatest scam in the history of medicine, namely the lipid hypothesisthe belief that dietary saturated fats and cholesterol clog.
Famous for questioning the scientific consensus regarding the lipid hypothesis. Ravnskovs measured and cleareyed analysis actually serves as a sledgehammer that breaks. Dec 08, 2018 the lead and corresponding author, uffe ravnskov is the founder of thincs and author of the cholesterol myths exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease 2000, which is considered the bible of cholesterol contrarianism. Cholesterol is not a deadly poison, but a substance vital to the cells of all mammals. Fat and cholesterol are good for you by uffe ravnskov.
Cholesterol is not a deadly poison, but a substance vital to the cells. Here are dr ravnskovs main points in his book, the cholesterol myths. 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 ravnskov, md, phd is a danish independent researcher and author. Uffe ravnskov the cholesterol myths one radio network. Lowering your cholesterol will lengthen your life myth 7. Uffe ravnskovs book, the cholesterol myths lays out the entire picture in an informative, wellwritten manner. Uffe ravnskov disproves the nine main myths of the lipid hypothesis.
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. Ravnskovs book has been severely criticized in bob carrolls the skeptics. Uffe ravnskov, has for years been at the forefront of the movement to dedemonize cholesterol. Uffe ravnskov s the cholesterol myths exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease 2000 is the bible of cholesterol contrarianism. Unfortunately, they also stimulate cancer, disturb the functions of the muscles, the heart and the brain and pregnant women taking statins may give birth to children with. Ravnskovs the cholesterol myths was a first generation book exposing medical myths, then malignant medical myths is the next generations continuation. There are multiple references for this phenomenon in shane ellisons controversial book, the hidden truth about cholesterol lowering drugs, dr. Its a must read that blows the mist away, leaving a clearer understanding of this muchmaligned steroid, the multibillion dollar. Uffe ravnskovs notorious cholesterol myths is now available from new trends publishing.
The cholesterol myths exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease by dr. Uffe ravnskovs the cholesterol myths exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease 2000 is the bible of cholesterol contrarianism. The book in question is titled the cholesterol myths. People with high cholesterol have been statistically shown to live longer and healthier than people with low cholesterol in several studies. Entitled, the cholesterol scandal and the truth about statin drugs, the paper reveals facts that contradict information that has been broadcast for years by the pharmaceutical industry.
It does this with evidence, which tells you that the businesses within our health care system, are not. 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. This goes into reading an article and going through the study and how it was done and also reading a book like this one where dr uffe ravnskov. Uffe ravnskovs 2000 book the cholesterol myths was a blockbuster among skeptics of mainstream health and nutrition dogma. His book kolesterolmyten the cholesterol myths was subsequently published in sweden in 1991 and in finland in 1992. The book is a must reading for all interested persons and certainly should be required reading for all. Uffe ravnskov released a paper today exposing the statin drug industry and the side effects of statin drugs. The statin drug industry puts profits ahead of people and truth. 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. 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. Busting the myths about cholesterol functional diagnostic. It is what the research has found and is all verifiable in dr.
One of the first books i read while researching fat head was the cholesterol myths, by dr. Both books employ two of my favorite weapons logic and math to poke huge holes in the lipid hypothesis. Uffe ravnskovs md, phd book entitled the cholesterol myths. By simpler, i mean you dont need to understand the difference between a onetailed test and a twotailed test for calculating statistical significance. As an awardwinning researcher and former doctor, ravnskov gives an authoritative consideration that. Fat and cholesterol are good for you tom naughton march 22, 2010 may 31, 2014 23 comments on dr. Exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease ravnskov, uffe on. 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. Animal fat and high cholesterol are dangerous to your heart and vessels is nothing but a myth. Honored with the skrabanek award 1998, and author of. The first keyeat to livehappens to be the most important prescription in the great physician s rx for high cholesterol because what you choose to nourish yourself with positively or negatively affects your cholesterol levels as well as your overall health.
Uffe ravnskovs notorious book is now available from. I highlighted so many paragraphs, the ink started bleeding through. 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. In the framingham study, the people who actually lived the longest had the highest cholesterol. Ravnskovs viewpoint, however, the emperorking cholesterolwore no clothes, because as best as he could tell, medical studies did not conclusively prove the connection between high cholesterol levels and cardiovascular disease. My book uncovers the truth about the high cholesterol hype.
Ravnskovs book the cholesterol myths you doc2 have not looked through hunderds of ldl studies that showed complete lack of exposure response like dr. In this paper about statin drugs and their side effects, written for englishspeaking laymen, the renowned swedish medical doctor and researcher accuses big money of corrupting medical science and. The great physicians rx for high cholesterolnook book. One part detective mystery, one part conspiracy theory, ravnskov tears through piles of medical studies digging towards the truth. The idea that too much animal fat and a high cholesterol diet is dangerous to your heart and vessels is nothing but a myth. With the popularisation of the internet in the late 1990s, ravnskov saw the opportunity to publicize his conclusion and, in 1997, published selected sections of the cholesterol myths on the world wide web. He is so radical that, on a television show in finland, his critics set his book on fire. Uffe ravnskov s 2000 book the cholesterol myths was a blockbuster among skeptics of mainstream health and nutrition dogma. To call the book an eyeopener would be an understatement. Of particular interest to heartees are chapters regarding statins and edta chelation therapy. This movement seems to have started with uffe ravnskovs book the cholesterol myths, published in swedish in 1991 and in english in 2000. When i first began doing research for fat head, my friend tom monahan also the films composer suggested i read dr. What makes this book compelling is ravnskovs careful avoidance of accusations and adhominem attacks, and his heavy reliance on facts.
This book addresses 9 common myths regarding cholesterol. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Due to problems with the publisher of his first and, in my view, most comprehensive book on cholesterol, dr. Ravnskovs brilliant expose of shoddy science at its worst, from the origin of the dietheart idea to the present.
George mann, formerly of vanderbuilt university, once called the greatest scam in the history of medicine, namely the lipid hypothesisthe belief that dietary saturated fats and cholesterol clog arteries and cause atherosclerosis and heart disease. He is one of the few medical doctors and scientists to have spent a considerable amount of time and energy in exposing the cholesterol myths that still pervade the general mindset. Uffe ravnskov exposes the scandalous behaviour of the pharmaceutical industry that is behind todays cholesterol mania. Not only has he written three popular books on the subject, he has published over a hundred articles in the medical and scientific literature and spoken at academic conferences the world over. Highfat foods cause heart disease high cholesterol causes heart disease high fat foods raise blood cholesterol cholesterol blocks arteries animal studies prove the dietheart idea lowering your cholesterol will. Debunking the myth websites push brainhealthy diets based on. To honor ravnskovs seminal work in disputing the cholesterol hypothesis. Mass media bunk 26 mythbusting the cholesterol myths the. Uffe ravnskovs book the cholesterol myths so i did.
Ravnskov described the results of a gallup poll taken in this country showing that 56 percent of all americans worry about. Quoting one clinical study after another, he quietly demolishes the myth that cholesterol is dangerous. Exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease book overview by uffe ravnskov md phd the options below to adjust the size, style and colors, and click apply below. Rosenman, mdformer director of cardiovascular research, sri dr. Uffe ravnskov is the author of the cholesterol myths 4. The cholesterol myths exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease by uffe ravnskov, md, phd. Uffe ravnskovs notorious cholesterol myths is now available from new trends publishing ravnskov, a medical doctor with a phd in chemistry, has had over 40 papers and letters published in peer. From my health light newsletter rethinking healthcare in the new paradigm of december, 2006. A private practitioner and independent researcher, specializing in internal medicine and nephrology. The modern cholesterol lowering drugs, the statins, do prevent cardiovascular disease, but the effect is minuscule and is due to other mechanisms than cholesterol lowering.
The book is funny and sarcastic and is an easier read than uffe ravnskovs the cholesterol myths. As its subtitle states, the cholesterol myths exposes the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease. The cholesterol myths book benefits cholesterol detectives. Exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease by uffe ravnskov. The international network of cholesterol skeptics science. Ravnskovs comments were also sent to the editors of the journals that rejected the article. An excellent resource that tells you everything you need to know about cholesterol, the. Mass media bunk 26 mythbusting the cholesterol myths. To get the complete story probably the most thorough analysis of cholesterol science available, dr. Without question, the author did his homework before writing this laymanfriendly book. Uffe ravnskov born 1934 is a danish medical doctor, independent researcher, and a former. Apr 14, 2003 as its subtitle states, the cholesterol myths exposes the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease.
The longawaited english version of debunker extraordinaire dr. Would you buy a book that was literally set on fire by its critics on a television show about it in finland. So thats my nutshell look at our bodys most famous good cop bad cop. Ive checked a few of the references myself and have found them accurate. Jun 24, 2015 from my health light newsletter rethinking healthcare in the new paradigm of december, 2006. Exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease annotated teachers edition by ravnskov, uffe isbn. The higher your cholesterol, the shorter your lifespan. 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. Ravnskovs measured and cleareyed analysis actually serves as a sledgehammer that breaks down barriers to healthy, sensible eating. Sep 01, 2001 as its subtitle states, the cholesterol myths exposes the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease. Uffe ravnskovs md, phd the cholesterol myths takes you on a fascinating tour through dr. In recent years he has gained notice for questioning the scientific consensus regarding the lipid hypothesis.
Its main argument is that cholesterol is not harmful. A highly qualified doctor and scientist analyzes the studies used to justify the cholesterol hypothesis and demonstrates that the idea that animal fats and. Exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease. The truth about lowering your cholesterol lies about. Why raised cholesterol levels do not cause heart disease. 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. 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. The great cholesterol myth is that cholesterol causes all of your heart problems. Thincsthe cholesterol myths some astonishing facts. Ideally,to achieve minimum chance of dying it should be 4.