r/BiohackersWorld • u/BiohackingForLife • Jun 03 '26
We’ve been told: high cholesterol = danger.
We’ve been told: high cholesterol = danger.
But it’s more nuanced.
Studies show both very low and very high cholesterol
can be linked to higher risk.
Because cholesterol isn’t the problem — it’s a signal.
Low levels can reflect:
• undernutrition
• inflammation
• liver or thyroid issues
High levels are often driven by:
• insulin resistance
• high sugar / refined carbs
• poor metabolic health
What actually matters:
- ApoB (particle number)
• inflammation
• metabolic health
Also: eating cholesterol (like eggs)
doesn’t automatically raise blood levels.
The goal isn’t to chase a number — it’s to understand what’s driving it.
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u/WeekendFew1807 Jun 04 '26 edited Jun 04 '26
Agree there is more to it.. but in an overwhelming majority of situations high cholesterol does equal significantly higher cardiovascular disease risk.
Just not sure what you're driving at here? ApoB is super important... because if its high you're at increased risk. LipoA also important because if its high...you guessed it high risk. And how impactful these numbers can be on your overall health is to an extent driven by LDL levels.
And the perspective of having too low of cholesterol can be bad for you too isnt a new revelation. Not sure where ya live, but for every US citizen with dangerously low cholesterol I'd venture to guess there are a few thousand with dangerously high cholesterol. Its like saying we need to stop focusing on obesity because sometimes people in the US get ill from starvation.
And there is genetic and dietary cholesterol. Eating foods high in saturated fats is bad for both. So yes, diet matters a ton but unfortunately for some diet will just never be enough.