The Great Cholesterol Con [Paperback]

Product Details

• Paperback: 430 pages
• Publisher: LULU (October 18, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1430309334
• ISBN-13: 978-1430309338
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  

By : Anthony Colpo (Author)
Price : $25.99

 

The Great Cholesterol Con [Paperback]

 

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The definitive book on the non-dangers of dietary cholesterol and saturated fat was The Cholesterol Myths by Uffe Ravnskov, 2000. Anthony Colpo's book (GCC) has the advantage of being six years newer, thus substantially recent study has been included with person citations in academic style. GCC also has the advantage that some extra most likely causes of heart illness are offered, then constructive suggestions on way of life are given, and these are backed up by great references -- more than 1400 of them (p xi). It is considerable that the 1st forward is written by Ravnskov, MD, PhD, and a second forward by Duane Graveline, MD, MPH, who wrote Statin Drug Side-Effects, 2004.
In its 368 pages, 78 are references, and about 102 discuss why eating cholesterol and saturated fat do not trigger heart illness. This leads to why the statin drugs such as Zocor and Lipitor are overpromoted and do not have a benefit considering that, even tho they can lower cholesterol levels, such lowering is shown not to be a benefit. About 73 even more talk about what might possibly truly cause heart illness. One more Section addresses overblown claims about other drugs to fight heart disease, far better diets than low-fat, tension, supplements, alcohol and workout. Appendices cover other interesting topics, such as lowering homocysteine levels and the false wellness claims of vegetarians, and of those who carry out coronary angioplasty and bypass operations.
The actual evidence from research in original peer-reviewed papers is presented, with clearly created tables when the results of numerous trials were given. Colpo wrote the most detailed descriptions of the fraudulent operate of Ancel Keys, MD, on the supposed toxicity of staturated fats, as well as on the misguided claims of Dean Ornish, MD, and Nathan Pritikin on low-fat diets I have noticed. The unhealthy suggestions of several government agencies and NGOs are brought out. The instigation of Significant Pharma is duly noted. On these topics, like recommending low-carb high-fat diets, and certain supplements, The Awesome Cholesterol Con is in very good agreement with related components of my own current book, Malignant Medical Myths (MMM), 2006, and gives considerably greater detail, and is less difficult to read, in spite of smaller sized print.
There is no index. There is no biographical data. Anthony Colpo is a medical writer and Physical Fitness Trainer who lives in Australia.
Most of Colpo's book is exceptionally well-researched, and worthwhile for almost any individual to read. Some possible exceptions: His recommendation for the supplement selenium (p195) did not mention that the study he quotes identified a tripling of breast cancer (MMM, p239). Granted the p = .09 and the SU.VI.MAX study showed no such thing, but it made use of 4 supplements besides selenium in the intervention group. His use of relative risks (RRs) instead of absolute risks, despite showing how misleading RRs can be, is disappointing, but can be accepted when the direction of an intervention is shown to be opposite of the conventional expectation. There are some difficulties with the chemistry of unsaturated fats (p145). His description of blood alcohol levels and likelihood of collisions although driving did not mention that consumers unused to alcohol will drive poorly with much lower concentrations than the USA's vaunted .08%, although long-term alcoholics will only carry out their very best driving with significantly larger concentrations (p234ff). Colpo is additional sanguine about exercising than I (MMM, pp144-161), but is cautious not to advocate extreme physical exercise. None of this certainly detracts from a generally precise function.
Colpo is extremely direct, working up finally to this Conclusion (p254): "There is just about every purpose in the world to encourage people to exercise often, cease smoking, consume minimally processed foods, and find approaches to get a deal with on the stresses of modern life. The evidence for low-fat diets, on the other hand, is based on a mixture of erroneous assumptions, half-truths and downright lies."

Very first off, relating to the book by Anthony Colpo I have to commend him on the totality of this operate. This is how ALL reference books really should be written. This is no trendy, diet regime book but rather this is an in-depth critique of a timely topic that touches just about every one of us. Anthony does not present us with his opinion and recommendations but he systematically dissects every single aspect of the medical community, drug producers, food providers and the end buyers (you me) and clearly illustrates how we have arrived at the dire state of poor wellness that we now locate ourselves. He documents how a seemingly obvious conclusion from a misguided well being official back in the 50's has lead us down a rocky road to misdiagnosed conclusions relating to Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and the correct course of action we will need to take to regain our well being.
Believe it or not, the drug providers and health care institutions do not have your optimal wellness in thoughts fairly frankly this is negative for home business. Immediately after all, if we were all wholesome then there would be no require for addressing CHD or launching a full scale war on cholesterol. Their want is to create a panacea that will remedy us all of heart connected illnesses though allowing us to continue on with our current lifestyles. Mr. Colpo clearly demonstrates how our reliance on processed foods, the over emphasis on carbohydrates and bad advise concerning fats has lead us to the sorry state of wellness that we are now at. And how the drug firms see themselves as the saviors of society's wellness complications by offering an ever alot more potent array of statin drugs all with exceedingly poor results.
Secondly, on a individual level, I have been living by means of the lie that all of has been lead to think. In 1989 my cholesterol levels were off the charts, I was young and in shape but my use of statins and related drugs was mandatory according to my many physicians. I have personally knowledgeable just about all of the adverse effects of statins from low energy, weak muscles, memory loss, hormonal modifications and on and on... My life had grow to be so dismal that I ended up searching for alternate answers. Since understanding the truth behind that myths I have changed my diet program, stopped taking prescribed medicines and I have began taking supplements to repair significantly of the damage that has been wrought upon me over these lots of years. These days I feel better than I have in six years and I have a new appreciation for what food is for and how it can affect my general health.
This book need to be necessary reading for everybody. Not only those that have a cholesterol challenge but everyone who wants to recognize how the physique utilizes the food and nutrients that we deliver it (or fail to supply it!). Read this book and then do what I did give it to your medical doctor to read. The facts presented in this book are irrefutable, well researched and documented. If your doctor has the open thoughts that he or she must have, then they will be convinced as nicely.
Thank you Mr. Colpo nicely accomplished. Your work has created a dramatic transform in my personal quality of life and I applaud your due diligence in writing this book.

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