US EditionLow 'bad' cholesterol might protect against dementia, Alzheimer's disease
- On April 1, 2025, researchers reported that low LDL cholesterol levels may reduce dementia and Alzheimer's risk.
- This finding stems from the critical importance of LDL cholesterol levels in dementia risk, irrespective of statin use.
- The South Korean study, published in the Journal of Neurology, analyzed data from over 192,000 people.
- Those with LDL levels below 1.8 mmol/L had a 26% lower dementia risk; statin users saw an additional 13% reduction.
- Researchers, including Dr. Yerim Kim, emphasize that targeted LDL management is crucial for dementia prevention strategies.
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People with lower levels of "bad cholesterol" in their blood are less likely to develop dementia, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry.The research from South Korea found those with lower LDL levels were 26 per cent less likely to be diagnosed with dementia compared with those who had higher cholesterol levels.Cholesterol-lowering statins, the most commonly prescribed drugs in the UK, were also found t…
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