Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition Shocking Truth About Red Meat (Is it Healthy or Not?)
Oct 30, 2025
Dive into the surprising benefits of red meat and its role in supporting health. Discover how cholesterol aids cell health and balances hormones. Learn why processed carbs and seed oils are more to blame for heart disease than red meat itself. Find out what makes grass-fed meat a nutrient powerhouse packed with essential vitamins. If meat makes you feel uneasy, uncover why low stomach acid or bile issues might be at play—and get practical tips for better digestion. It's time to rethink your plate!
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Observational Studies Mislead On Red Meat
- Epidemiological links between red meat and disease are confounded by lifestyle differences and healthy-user bias.
- David Jockers argues many studies lump red meat with processed-diet behaviors, misleading conclusions.
Cholesterol Numbers Need Context
- Blood lipid risk depends more on insulin, triglycerides, and particle types than absolute LDL alone.
- Jockers highlights triglyceride-to-HDL and LDL-to-HDL ratios as better risk indicators than LDL number.
Particle Size Matters For Heart Risk
- Different LDL particle sizes change atherosclerosis risk; small dense particles are the main problem.
- Diets high in carbs and seed oils raise triglycerides and small dense LDL, increasing vascular inflammation.