Yes, well the high SC- CAD connection I think doesn't show up in longitudinal studies, and higher SC appears to be protective. I think there is a correlation going on, which appears to be stronger for men in a certain age group, and the beliefs have generated from that...it is possible that there is inflammation that leads to CAD's, and that this inflammation is what is causing the higher level of SC, and which is reduced by statin drugs (which also lower cholesterol...perhaps because it lowers inflammation??)

Anyone following all this who can comment?

Val

Val