In this conversation, Tyler and Kathleen Stewart delve into the complexities of cholesterol, its functions, the historical context of cholesterol research, and the relationship between cholesterol and heart disease. Follow Kathleen___________________________________Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoen/Substack: https://stewartk.substack.com/?r=Buy Kathleen A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/recoenSubscribe To The Recommended Daily Value Podcast___________________________________Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFXuEpiW3nEKHAr9j_CRja1JScfDOSn_1&si=Ydx4ISzVR-DhfPG8 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recommended-daily-value/id1648776356Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3CMIwCeHZdXtuYj5MAPvy5?si=BWK26BxITpKrf5hJRN0Fgw Follow US On___________________________________INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/recommended.daily.value FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RecommendedDailyValue?mibextid=LQQJ4d TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@recommendeddailyvalue?_t=8iGLx7ucYOZ&_r=1 X: https://x.com/recommendeddv?s=21 (https://x.com/recommendeddv?s=21)Follow Tyler___________________________________Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylerwoodward_fit/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tylerwoodward_fit?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/Tyler_woodward_Timestamps:00:00 Understanding Cholesterol: Basics and Functions02:51 The Historical Context of Cholesterol Research06:09 Cholesterol and Heart Disease: Debunking Myths08:57 The Role of HDL and LDL in Cholesterol Management12:05 Cholesterol Synthesis and Regulation in the Body14:51 The Impact of Diet on Cholesterol Levels17:53 Micronutrients and Cholesterol Production21:07 Exploring Cholesterol's Cellular Dynamics26:48 Understanding Low Cholesterol and Energy Availability28:17 The Interplay of Red S and LEA29:58 Cholesterol: A Double-Edged Sword33:31 High Cholesterol: A Warning Sign?37:38 The Role of Muscle Mass in Metabolism41:43 Statins and Hormone Production43:17 Bile and Cholesterol: An Overlooked Connection45:27 The Implications of Low Cholesterol46:44 Cholesterol Biomarkers and Their Significance