The American Heart Association (AHA) has many of the cholesterol myths debunked out there. Here's a list of some of the most common myths that were debunked by the AHA:
1. Cholesterol is a bad thing.
2. Cholesterol is dangerous and should be avoided at all costs.
3. Cholesterol causes heart disease, which is why people take pills to lower their cholesterol levels whenever they feel like it.
4. Eating lots of eggs and meat decreases one's risk of heart disease and other chronic illnesses, like cancer, diabetes, and arthritis.
5. Eating lots of fat increases one's risk for heart diseases and other chronic illnesses, like cancer, diabetes, and arthritis.