The hidden link between inflammation and heart disease: Why cholesterol is only half the story
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Jan 28, 2026 · 10 min read
For decades, men have been told that lowering cholesterol is the only way to prevent a heart attack. New research confirms that chronic inflammation is the fuel that turns that cholesterol into a deadly blockage, and standard blood panels are missing it entirely. “Think of cholesterol as the kindling and inflammation as the spark. You ...