Review of Uffe Ravnskov: "The Cholesterol Myths"

by Ray H. Rosenman, MD
Former Director of Cardiovascular Research in the Health Sciences program at SRI International; former Associate Chief of Medicine, Mt Zion Hospital, San Francisco, Ca

There is a widespread belief that fat in the diet raises blood cholesterol and is the cause of heart attacks. Knowledgeable scientists know the many fallacies in these simple beliefs, and particularly in blaming the diet. Unfortunately, too many persons have inappropriately changed their diet in the belief that it would prevent a heart attack. The media confuse with changing stories about margarines, oats, salt, fish, etc. It´s complicated, but Dr. Ravnskov´s book gathers a vast body of impressive evidence that will greatly surprise you with the true facts from research studies. The book is a must reading for all persons who are interested in the subject, and should indeed be required reading for nutritionists and most physicians