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Dropping cholesterol to the lowest level possible -- to levels similar to those we were born with -- may help reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke or fatal heart disease by nearly one third, a study has found. However, participants in the study used a additional novel drug called alirocumab -- for patients whose cholesterol levels are not sufficiently lowered by statins. For every 39 mg/dL reduction in low density lipoprotein cholesterol -- or ‘bad’ cholesterol -- responsible for clogging arteries, the risk of heart attack -- stroke, angina or death from heart disease -- decreased by 24%, the researchers observed. This lowest cholesterol levels is only achievable in adulthood, through medication, as well as lifestyle changes like healthy food and exercise, the researchers suggested.

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