LDL Is Overhyped
Jan 24, 2026•Channel
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Published5 months ago
Duration1:00
Video IDmsh1mcQhMTQ
Languageen
CategoryScience & Technology
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeYouTube Short
Performance Metrics
Views6.6K
Likes500
Comments40
Engagement Rate8.21%
Likes per 100 views7.60
Comments per 1K views6.08
Video Tags
#low ldl heart disease#optimal ldl atherosclerosis#37% atherosclerosis low ldl#ldl 57 mg/dl study#apob vs ldl#coronary artery calcium scan#cac score#carotid ultrasound#plaque despite low cholesterol#cardiovascular risk factors#metabolic health#insulin resistance#inflammation#endothelial dysfunction#risk stratification#lipid biomarkers#preventive cardiology#evidence based medicine#heart attack risk#stroke prevention
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LINK: https://open.substack.com/pub/staycuriousmetabolism/p/beyond-ldl-rethinking-cardiovascular?r=40ekz2&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Can you have “perfect” LDL cholesterol and still have atherosclerosis?
A study in Atherosclerosis found 37% of people with very low LDL (avg ~57 mg/dL) still showed signs of plaque on imaging (CAC scan or carotid ultrasound).
This isn’t saying LDL/ApoB don’t matter — it’s that they often dominate the conversation more than they deserve, while bigger drivers of cardiovascular risk get ignored.
Read the full breakdown for the nuance that matters.
#cholesterol #ldl #apob #hearthealth #atherosclerosis #cardiovasculardisease #calciumscore #metabolichealth #insulinresistance #healthscience #evidencebased #staycurious