Topic: Framingham Study

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Dr. Malhotra challenges the widespread use of statins, claiming that for most people, there is only a 1% chance the drug will prevent a non-fatal heart attack over five years. He cites a 2016 BMJ study showing that for people over 60, higher LDL cholesterol is actually associated with lower mortality rates. He argues that cholesterol plays a vital role in the immune system and that lowering it can be dangerous for the elderly.