There is a lot of noise online right now around cholesterol, keto, carnivore, and what actually counts as “healthy” and in this episode, Susan cuts straight through it. She unpacks some of the biggest myths being repeated in the wellness space, explains why high cholesterol should never be brushed off without deeper testing, and shares why a one-size-fits-all approach can do more harm than good.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that your body is not a trend. Susan breaks down the connection between lipids, inflammation, insulin resistance, genetics, and cardiovascular risk in a way that actually makes sense. If you’ve ever been told your labs are “fine,” wondered whether high-fat diets are really safe for everyone, or wanted to better understand what testing actually matters, this episode will leave you thinking differently about your health and how to advocate for it.

In this episode:

• Why high cholesterol on keto or carnivore should not automatically be ignored
  
  
• The biggest myths Susan sees around LDL, HDL, and heart health
  
  
• Why standard cholesterol panels often miss the full picture
  
  
• The difference between LDL particle size, particle number, ApoB, and Lp(a)
  
  
• How inflammation and insulin resistance quietly raise cardiovascular risk
  
  
• Why genetics can dramatically change how someone responds to high-fat diets
  
  
• The key labs and advanced testing Susan recommends asking for
  
  
• Why personalized health matters more than following the latest diet trend

RESOURCES:

Stello Glucose Monitor

https://www.stelo.com/

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