Is LDL cholesterol the villain it's made out to be? In this episode, I dive deep into the fierce online debate surrounding LDL and heart disease. I'll break down the arguments from both skeptics and the medical consensus, examine the evidence from genetics to clinical trials, and discuss the real-world stakes of this decision. Let's navigate the noise together and figure out what truly matters for your long-term health.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - The Great LDL Debate
01:27 - Acknowledging the Importance of Scientific Skepticism
02:05 - The High Stakes of the Cholesterol Conversation
04:12 - Deconstructing the Arguments of LDL Skeptics
05:31 - Correlation vs. Causation: Is There a Double Standard?
07:54 - Statin Conspiracies and Statistical Framing
09:37 - Social Media's Influence on the LDL Debate
10:34 - The Counter-Argument: A Mountain of Evidence for LDL's Role
11:58 - Evidence Deep Dive: Genetic Studies
12:53 - Evidence Deep Dive: Randomized Controlled Trials
14:30 - The Quantifiable Cost of Being Wrong
16:51 - How to Navigate the Noise and Evaluate Health Information
19:09 - Thought Experiment: What's More Likely?
20:25 - My Personal Journey and Why "It's Not LDL, It's..." is an Incomplete Picture
22:40 - Merging Modern Medicine with Healthy Lifestyles
24:39 - My Goal: To Be a Pebble in Your Shoe
26:02 - Final Thoughts & Working With Your Doctor

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This podcast is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition. The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.