Cholesterol Years: Over 5000 And You Are Laying Down Plaque!
Apr 07, 2024•18 min
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Episode description
Multiply your age by your LDL cholesterol. If it's over 5000, you are laying down plaque. Where does this come from and is it true? This is the concept of "mg cholesterol years" or "mg years" of cholesterol. Over 5000 is the cutoff for plaque and increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.
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