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Re:“No convincing evidence” that depression is caused by low... by imtringued on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @03:50AM (#32162754)
> There is lots of data to suggest elevated LDL is a risk of cardiovascular disease and that high HDL lower risk.

There is zero data to suggest that once you adjust for oxidized/damaged LDL.

Smokers don't have elevated LDL but they still suffer the effects of inflammation/oxidization that ultimately lead to cardiovascular disease. If you want to guarantee cardiovascular disease just eat straight up oxidized cholesterol in the form of trans fats.

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Re:“No convincing evidence” that depression is caused by low... by refurb on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @03:57AM (#32162786)
"eat straight up oxidized cholesterol in the form of trans fats"

Trans fats aren't oxidized.

Like I said, I love reading HN health comments.

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