Probably the biggest health myth propagated by the pharmaceutical industry. The body needs both kinds of cholesterol. There is no such thing as "bad" or "good" cholesterol. The study that was done to test cholesterol as a heart disease contributor was flawed. They tested RABBITS (A VEGETARIAN) and a FOX (A CARNIVORE). Humans are omnivores. Just read your information in books and on the internet. Statins lower your risk for heart disease, but increases other major factors for deaths of other causes.
There Are Two Types Of Cholesterol, Good, And Bad Cholesterol. It's Bad If Your Good Cholesterol Is Low AND Bad If Your Bad Cholesterol Is High. However, It's Good If Your Good Cholesterol Is High And If Your Bad Cholesterol Is Low.
Person 1: "I Just Got My Blood Drawn And I Have Low Good Cholesterol."
Person 2: "Oh Dang Bro That Sucks."
Whenever a ridiculously obese person is playing (or perhaps attempting to play) the game Guitar Hero. He or she may think that playing it may actually lower his or her cholesterol level.
-"Gee I wonder if anyone even gets a workout at the arcade."
-"Maybe cholesterol hero over there."
-"Aw dude I don't even want to look!"