Ep. 319 Cholesterol Revolution: Empowering Insights on Cholesterol and Fat with Jonny Bowden

I am thrilled to finally have the privilege of connecting with Dr. Jonny Bowden today! He is a board-certified nutritionist and the author of many books, including The Great Cholesterol Myth, my favorite one, co-authored with cardiologist Dr. Stephen Sinatra.

In our conversation, Dr. Bowen and I dive into the anti-propaganda and flawed foundations that permeate the health and wellness space. We discuss the role of politics, economics, medicine, and commerce in shaping our health narratives and shed light on the misinformation, deception, and cognitive dissonance surrounding cholesterol. We explain how cholesterol works mechanistically in the body, explore why so much cognitive dissonance prevails within that space, and scrutinize the inadequacies of conventional lipid tests and the shift in focus to fat instead of sugar and insulin resistance, also looking into the metabolic plague of the 21st century, from insulin resistance to healthy and unhealthy metabolisms, to various types of fats. Additionally, we explain how statins work and share some side effects, and Dr. Bowden discloses the supplements he deems vital for a healthy life. 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

Debunking some of the myths surrounding cholesterol 

How statins get overprescribed

The lesser-disclosed side effects of statins

How our understanding of cholesterol has been corrupted

The history behind low-fat diets

The truth about cholesterol

How the fear of fat has negatively impacted people’s health

The cognitive dissonance caused by the belief that fat and cholesterol cause heart disease

The importance of advanced lipid panels for heart health assessments

How insulin resistance underlies every chronic disease, including high cholesterol

Dr. Bowden discusses his recommended supplements 

Bio:

Dr. Jonny Bowden is a board-certified nutritionist, and the best-selling author of 15 books including "The 150 Healthiest Foods On Earth", "Living Low Carb", "Smart Fat", and the controversial best-seller (with cardiologist Dr. Steven Sinatra), "the Great Cholesterol Myth". He is a frequent guest on podcasts, has contributed to articles in over 50 major publications, and has appeared on every major television network His favorite subject to talk about is healthy aging. 

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Book Mentioned

The Great Cholesterol Myth by Jonny Bowden and Stephen T. Sinatra