

228. Cholesterol debate with Dr. Alo
21 snips Aug 15, 2023
Dr. Paul brings on Dr. Mohammad Alo, a cardiologist and personal trainer, to discuss the cholesterol debate. They explore topics such as cardiovascular risk, insulin resistance, metabolic health of Americans, LDL and atherosclerosis, fasting insulin, arteries and veins, genes and lifestyles, seed oils versus saturated fat, and the problems with totality of evidence.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Podcast Chapter Sponsors and Red Light Therapy
01:33 • 4min
Grounding shoes and a discussion on cardiovascular risk
05:23 • 3min
The Role of LDL Cholesterol in Cardiovascular Disease
08:10 • 9min
Exploring the Relationship Between LDL Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Disease
17:34 • 4min
LDL Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Disease
21:55 • 22min
Debating the Correlation between Insulin Resistance and Hypertension
44:23 • 11min
Causes of Atherosclerosis and Arteries vs. Veins
55:16 • 20min
Metabolically Healthy, Insulin Resistance, and Lifestyle Changes
01:15:00 • 21min
The Effects of Switching from Saturated Fat to Seed Oil on Cardiovascular Health
01:36:03 • 12min
Understanding Stratification and Guidelines for Medical Studies
01:48:04 • 5min
The Debate on Seed Oils and Insulin Resistance
01:52:40 • 9min