The Diet That May Lower Bad Cholesterol 'As Much As A Statin'

In a recent video, surgeon, author, and medical myth debunker Dr Karan Rajan said that the portfolio diet could “reduce your [low-density lipoprotein] LDL cholesterol as much as a statin”. 

Statins are medications designed to lower a person’s LDL, or “bad”, cholesterol levels, thus reducing their risk of heart disease and stroke.

A 2003 study found that the portfolio reduced LDL cholesterol by almost 29%. In other words, it seemed about as good as low-dose statins (those which reduce LDL cholesterol by Read Entire Article