Aseem: I don't think enough people understand how much influence pharma and big food, quote unquote, have on the way that they think about diet and nutrition and health. He says there's just so much influence into the dietary guidelines that were taught in medical school. Aseem: We've realized more and more now through deception, deliberate, you know, deception or lying in order to make money. That's what it is. And that's a big issue.
This week, Paul chats with cardiologist, public health campaigner and author, Aseem Malhotra. They touch on pharmaceuticals, statins, and whether LDL cholesterol is a big deal. They also provide tools to assess your metabolic health and stress levels in an objective manner.
00:09:38 Podcast begins
00:10:38 What sparked Aseem’s interest in the root of disease
00:12:58 Big Pharma’s influence on dietary guidelines