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Hypertension and hypercholesterolemia in young adults increase cardiovascular risk after the age of 40

31 July 2019

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Study finds strong association between having high blood pressure or LDL-cholesterol levels at a young age (18–39 years), and the development of cardiovascular disease (coronary heart disease and heart failure) later in life (≥40 years old).

Saturated fats, coconut oil and cardiovascular disease

25 July 2017

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Even though it is of plant origin, coconut oil is a source of saturated fat and should only be used occasionally to avoid an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.