The Great Cholesterol Myth: Why Lowering Your Cholesterol Won't Prevent Heart Disease--and the Statin-Free Plan that Will

by Jonny Bowden

Because the brain absolutely depends on cholesterol to function at its best. Although the brain makes up only about 2 percent of the total weight of the body, it contains 25 percent of the body’s cholesterol. Cholesterol is a vital part of cell membranes in the brain, and it plays a critical role in the transmission of neurotransmitters.