Cholesterol may not be the only lipid involved in trans fat-driven cardiovascular disease

Cholesterol may not be the only lipid involved in trans fat-driven cardiovascular disease

Excess cholesterol is known to form artery-clogging plaques that can lead to stroke, arterial disease, heart attack, and more, making it the focus of many heart health campaigns. Fortunately, this attention to cholesterol has prompted the development of cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins and lifestyle interventions like dietary and exercise regimens. But what if there’s more to the picture than just cholesterol?

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