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Low cholesterol = higher risk of death

June 17, 2026

Last updated: June 25, 2026


Low cholesterol = higher risk of death.

People with the lowest levels of LDL cholesterol die the fastest, and by a wide margin.

Likely because cholesterol is:

• Required for hormone synthesis • Maintains cell structure • A factor in immune defense + detoxification

Source: https://x.com/Outdoctrination/status/1891963122426183748