Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Health, and Science for Women 35+

494: We Got Cholesterol All Wrong–The Most Shocking Truth About Heart Disease Risk You’ve Never Heard with Dr. Thomas Dayspring


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I am deeply honored to reconnect with Dr. Thomas Dayspring, who joined me in 2024 for an immensely popular five-part series. Dr. Dayspring is certified in internal medicine and clinical lipidology. He is a distinguished fellow of both the American College of Physicians and the National Lipid Association. 

Today, we have the first episode in a new series of conversations with Dr. Dayspring, in which he will share more of his perspective and answer more questions from listeners. In our discussion, we review the basics about cholesterol, triglycerides, and lipoproteins, exploring the factors that contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease, the significance of ApoB and Lp(a), and the risk factors for younger women. We also dive into the limitations of traditional allopathic medicines, and Dr. Dayspring shares his views on lipids, lipid changes in menopause, specific ways to address ApoB, some of the challenges associated with statin therapy, and more. 

Dr. Dayspring brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this discussion, and you are sure to find this series as invaluable as the last.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

  • Dr. Dayspring revisits the differences between cholesterol, triglycerides, and lipoproteins

  • What atherosclerosis is, and why it is concerning

  • Dr. Dayspring explains the structure and function of lipoproteins

  • The role of ApoB in lipoprotein particles and its significance in atherosclerosis

  • Some of the risk factors for lipid abnormalities in younger women

  • Lipid changes that occur as women transition from perimenopause to menopause 

  • Dr. Dayspring shares his take on statin therapy

  • Ways to address high ApoB

  • Dr. Dayspring’s suggested goals for ApoB therapy

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        ⁠Journal Article: Atherosclerosis: Non-genetic influences on lipoprotein(a) concentrations⁠ 

        ⁠Journal of the American Heart Association: Trajectories of Blood Lipid Profiles in Midlife Women: Does Menopause Matter?⁠  

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