In this episode of the Iron Sights podcast, Stephen, Cece, and I challenge the notion that lowering LDL cholesterol is the primary key to preventing heart disease. Amidst the ongoing debates on diets—carnivore, keto, low carb, and plant-based—we get into interesting studies like ones involving Oreos, revealing surprising insights about cholesterol. We break down the basics, discussing what cholesterol does in the body, the effects of drugs, and more.

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
03:10 Topic: Blood Test And Cholesterol
06:19 Do Oreos Cookies Lower Your Cholesterol?
10:01 How Your Body Deals With Cholesterol
13:42 The Number One Killer In The US
15:48 What Does Your Body Need Cholesterol For?
17:24 Triglycerides
19:56 Statin Medications
25:26 The Lipid Energy Theory
37:06 The Side Effects Of Statins
48:32 Increasing Fiber In Your Diet To Reduce Your LDL Levels
58:38 Why Is It Important To Take Full Blood Panels?

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