📩 Contact us: [email protected] Many people think statins are the only effective way to lower cholesterol, but diet can play a powerful role too. In this episode, the doctors break down how the Portfolio Diet can significantly reduce LDL cholesterol and how it compares to cholesterol lowering medications like statins. The Portfolio Diet focuses on specific cholesterol lowering foods that work together to block absorption, reduce production, and improve heart health. We explain what the science says, who this approach works best for, and how it can be used alone or alongside medication. You’ll learn: - What the Portfolio Diet is and how it works to lower LDL cholesterol - Which foods actively reduce cholesterol levels - How effective the Portfolio Diet is compared to statins - Who may benefit most from this approach - How diet and medication can work together safely - If you are trying to lower cholesterol naturally or want to understand all your options before starting or adjusting medication, this episode breaks it down clearly and is evidence based. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/196970 https://www.metabolismjournal.com/article/S0026-0495(03)00260-9/abstract 🎧 Listen on Your Favourite Platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OFxEjictC41CCS1z2AVKe Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/talking-with-docs/id1799242189 YouTube Music: • TWD Podcast 👕 Shop Our MERCH: https://www.spreadshirt.ca/shop/user/talking+with+docs/ ❤️ Support Oakville Hospital: https://donate.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com 📱 Follow Us: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingwithdocs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithdocs/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Talking-with-Docs-100066771782727/ 🛑 DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only. Nothing included in this video is meant to be or should be taken as medical advice. Always consult your physician before making changes to your health regimen. #cholesterol #statins #portfoliodiet #hearthealth #ldlcholesterol #cardiovascularhealth #nutritionandhealth #doctorapproved #healthpodcast #talkingwithdocs