Bryan Johnson· Author
The genetic variants with lower cholesterol share a similar mechanism with statin or PCSK9 treatments, in that they mainly lower LDL by increasing liver clearance.
The headline is broadly defensible, but the qualifications matter. Effect sizes vary by population, the strongest claims rest on shorter trials, and credible voices push back on how it's typically framed.
The genetic variants with lower cholesterol share a similar mechanism with statin or PCSK9 treatments, in that they mainly lower LDL by increasing liver clearance.
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