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The Clot Thickens

Written by: Dr Malcolm Kendrick
Narrated by: Matthew Lloyd Davies
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This is a 150-year detective story with a cast of unrecognized heroes who may, finally, become known for their work on the true causes of heart disease. Exploring the truth about cholesterol—the apparently tried, and convicted, cause of millions of deaths from heart disease—with billions spent each year on lowering cholesterol with diet and drugs.

Is it possible that our villain was simply left holding the gun whilst the true culprits ran and hid? Have they escaped our clutches?

Dr. Kendrick also introduces us to a range of other lesser known characters in this tale of selective reporting, data manipulation, and intrigue. The true story of heart disease is out there, and the evidence has been brought together here—a scientific mystery for our time that is ready to unfold.

©2021 Dr Malcolm Kendrick (P)2022 Tantor

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Interesting and informative

Book was well written and well read. I learned a lot and would definitely recommend.

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Best explanation of how heart disease evolves!

Excellent book that gets deep into explaining the process of heart disease, how it starts and how it progresses. I like that he mentions his references and tells you when there is no science to back up his speculations. Overall I think it’s the most plausible explanation I have come across (I’m not medically trained but I have researched it a lot).

Although the book gets into prevention, it doesn’t get very specific about diet. Ketogenic diet and eliminating process food is mentioned numerous times but not specifically what to eat and what to avoid (like naturally occurring toxins in most plants and vegetables). With diet alone (no exercise other than active around the house), I reversed the starting of my heart disease (confirmed with a CAC score of zero) so something can be done to improve your health!
Overall, great book!

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Best book in a long time!

Excellent information, lots of references provided and manages to be humorous at the same time.

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