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Episode 184: What High Cholesterol Means on a Carnivore Diet and The Oreo Cookie vs Statin Trial with Dr. Nick Norwitz

The Plant Free MD with Dr Anthony Chaffee

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Controversy Surrounding LDL Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Disease

The speaker discusses the controversy surrounding the relationship between LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular disease, mentioning a paper that claims high LDL levels are not a concern for metabolically healthy individuals following a ketogenic diet. They highlight the lack of studies showing causation between LDL and cardiovascular disease and discuss the potential risks of lowering LDL cholesterol with polyunsaturated fats.

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