Hallberg's Picture of Health: Do not fear cholesterol
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Cholesterol. It's not the nemesis we once thought it was.
Cholesterol has been feared, demonized, and blamed for all kinds of health problems. But now, in its most recent dietary guidelines, the federal government is painting a new, friendlier picture.
Dr. Jon Hallberg joins Tom Crann to talk lipids, LDL cholesterol, trans fats, and why cholesterol is the most misunderstood word in health care.
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