What actually causes high cholesterol? - Hei Man Chan
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In 1968, the American Heart Association made an announcement that would influence people’s diets for decades: they recommended that people avoid eating more than three eggs a week. Their reasoning was that the cholesterol packed into egg yolks could increase cardiovascular disease risk. So, what exactly is cholesterol? And is it actually bad for you? Hei Man Chan digs into this complex molecule.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Hei Man Chan
- Director Igor Coric, Artrake Studio
- Narrator Addison Anderson
- Music Edited by Cem Misirlioglu
- Sound Designer Cem Misirlioglu
- Director of Production Gerta Xhelo
- Produced by Sazia Afrin
- Editorial Director Alex Rosenthal
- Editorial Producer Cella Wright
- Script Editor Anna Rothschild
- Fact-Checker Charles Wallace
