October 2017 in “Indian heart journal” Higher levels of small, dense LDL cholesterol are linked to a greater risk of heart attack in young adults.
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July 2011 in “EFSA journal” There is not enough evidence to support health claims about soy isoflavones.
January 2024 in “Journal of lipid research” In this study, finasteride was found to reduce cholesterol levels and delay atherosclerosis in LDL receptor-deficient mice, and men using finasteride reported lower cholesterol levels, suggesting potential cardiovascular benefits by improving lipid profiles.
August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that omega-6 and certain LDL cholesterol fractions are risk factors for androgenetic alopecia, suggesting a causal link between these lipid-related metabolites and the condition, which could inform future therapeutic approaches.
This study undertook a retrospective chart review to examine the link between the severity of female pattern hair loss and abnormal cholesterol levels in patients from a specialty alopecia clinic, but results are not reported.