In this episode we debunk myths and misunderstanding about cholesterol covering topics such as:

What is cholesterol?

Why does it matter?

What can you do about it?

Cardiovascular diseases are the number 1 killer in the world and are generally linked to their predecessor hypertension.

We talk about what hypertension is and the cholesterol plays in this balancing act.

We uncover the truth about dietary cholesterol and debunk myths about foods that are high in cholesterol that are actually good for you.

We reference studies that show no linkage between dietary cholesterol and blood cholesterol; describe the body's processes for processing dietary cholesterol and the process the liver uses to create its own cholesterol.

We reveal the truth about how cholesterol is transported around the body and under what circumstances it becomes dangerous to your health.

All of this leads to a deeper understanding of cholesterol, lipoproteins including cholymicron, vLDL, LDL, and HDL and the balance that you need to achieve.

Providing practical advice on how to manage your cholesterol levels through diet and exercise.