Low LDL cholesterol levels may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s
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Low LDL cholesterol levels may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s

Ruth Sander Independent consultant in care of the older person

Patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease are recommended to reduce their low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels to less than 2.6mmol/L, while those at high risk are advised to reduce levels to less than 1.8mmol/L.

Nursing Older People. 29, 8, 11-11. doi: 10.7748/nop.29.8.11.s13

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