What if almost everything we’ve been told about cholesterol is a lie? What if low cholesterol levels are actually dangerous and undesirable?
We’ve been misled about red meat, fluoride, seed oils, plant-based diets, saturated fat, pesticides, sunlight—the list goes on and on. Maybe it is time to add cholesterol to that growing list of deception.
New research is turning the cholesterol narrative on its head. Low cholesterol is now being linked to a higher risk of chronic disease, cancer, and even early death. Meanwhile, higher levels of cholesterol—especially HDL and serum cholesterol—are emerging as protective. Once you understand what cholesterol actually does in the body, you’ll start to see why nature designed us to produce and utilize it in the first place.
Cholesterol is not some greasy sludge clogging your arteries. It is an essential molecule found in every single cell membrane. It stabilizes cells, aids in repair, and is the precursor for vitamin D, testosterone, estrogen, and cortisol. It even acts like an antioxidant, helping reduce inflammation and oxidative damage throughout the body.
Do not fear cholesterol. Fear the misinformation campaign that has kept us from the truth.
1. BREAKING: Low Cholesterol Linked to Cancer, Dementia, and Shortened Lifespan
You heard that right. Low cholesterol is not the life-extending badge of health we were told it was. Instead, it is increasingly associated with a rise in various chronic diseases. Several studies now show that individuals with low total cholesterol are more likely to suffer from dementia, depression, cancer, and respiratory illness. The brain is made up of over 20 percent cholesterol. Strip it away, and cognitive health declines. The immune system also depends on cholesterol to fight off invaders and repair tissue. When cholesterol drops too low, the body can’t do its job. And that’s not a theory—that’s a pattern seen across epidemiological research.
2. A Global Study of 192 Countries: More Cholesterol, Fewer Deaths
A comprehensive study analyzing nearly 200 countries found something shocking: populations with lower cholesterol had higher mortality rates. Yes, you read that correctly. People with lower cholesterol were more likely to die early. The inverse was true for those with higher cholesterol. These findings upend the mainstream obsession with driving cholesterol down and suggest that low cholesterol might be a red flag for weakened immunity, poor hormone production, and systemic vulnerability. Cholesterol is not the villain. It might be one of your most powerful allies in staying alive.
3. Danish Study: Low HDL Cholesterol and Cancer Risk
The Copenhagen General Population Study tracked over 100,000 people and uncovered something deeply concerning: individuals with low HDL levels were significantly more likely to develop cancer. The greatest risks were found in brain, breast, lung, and blood cancers. HDL, often called the “good cholesterol,” helps remove waste and fight oxidative stress. It acts like a sanitation crew for your arteries and organs. When HDL levels are low, that cleanup crew goes missing. Toxins build up. Damage goes unchecked. Cancer thrives. Still think low cholesterol is worth chasing?
4. Low Cholesterol Linked to Higher Rates of Thyroid and Colorectal Cancer
Multiple studies now connect low cholesterol levels with increased rates of thyroid and colorectal cancers. One theory is that without enough cholesterol, your body struggles to make key hormones, like thyroid hormones T3 and T4, which are essential for regulating metabolism and controlling cell growth. When this delicate balance is disrupted, cancerous changes become more likely. Low cholesterol is not a neutral number—it has real biological consequences.
5. But What About Heart Disease? Half of Heart Attack Victims Have Normal Cholesterol
The mainstream cholesterol-heart disease theory falls apart when you look at the data. A Harvard study found that 50 percent of people hospitalized for heart attacks had normal cholesterol levels. Many had low cholesterol. How is that possible? Because heart disease is a multifactorial condition involving inflammation, oxidative stress, insulin resistance, and poor mitochondrial health. Cholesterol is just one piece of the puzzle—and it is not the most important one. Blaming cholesterol is like blaming the fireman for being at the fire.
6. LDL Only Becomes Harmful When It’s Oxidized
LDL, the so-called “bad cholesterol,” is not inherently bad at all. In fact, LDL delivers essential nutrients like vitamin E, CoQ10, and fat-soluble vitamins to your cells. It only becomes problematic when oxidized, usually due to inflammation caused by seed oils, excess sugar, environmental toxins, and chronic stress. On a nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory diet like carnivore, LDL is far less likely to oxidize. So instead of trying to lower LDL at all costs, we should focus on reducing inflammation and oxidative stress.
7. Statins Make Billions—But Do They Make You Healthier?
Statins are a multibillion-dollar business. They are one of the most prescribed drug classes in the world, yet their benefits are surprisingly underwhelming for most people—especially those without existing cardiovascular disease. Statins lower cholesterol, yes. But they also lower CoQ10, a critical nutrient for heart and muscle function. Many statin users report fatigue, brain fog, and muscle pain. The truth? Statins are a financial windfall for pharma, but they rarely deliver on the promise of extending life or preventing first-time heart attacks. You’re better off eating a nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory diet and skipping the statin side effects.
Final Bite: Don’t Fear Fat—Fuel with It
Cholesterol is not the problem. The problem is the processed, inflammatory diet that so many people are eating. The war on cholesterol distracted us from what really matters: inflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and nutrient depletion. If you want to protect your heart, your brain, and your lifespan, ditch the sugar, the seed oils, and the statins—and load up on ancestral fats, organ meats, and real food.
That is exactly what Carnivore Bar delivers. Every bite is packed with saturated fat, protein, and the nutrients your body craves to function like it is supposed to. No lab-made additives. No soy. No sugar. Just real meat, real fat, and real fuel. The kind your ancestors thrived on.
It’s time to stop fearing cholesterol and start respecting what your body is trying to tell you.
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