Research highlights link between low LDL cholesterol and reduced dementia risk, with statins offering additional protection
Lowering your levels of bad cholesterol could reduce the risk of dementia by 26%, a study suggests.
People with low levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in their blood have a lower overall risk of dementia, and a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease specifically, according to research published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.
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