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Why “Normal” Cholesterol Isn’t Normal with Dr. Rupy Aujla

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Aug 5, 2025
In this discussion, Dr. Rupy Aujla, NHS GP and founder of The Doctor’s Kitchen, shares insights on cholesterol's true impact on heart health. He reveals the importance of understanding lipid panels, highlighting apolipoprotein B as a critical risk marker. The conversation delves into personalized dietary changes, emphasizing fiber's magical role and the benefits of plant-based eating. Dr. Aujla also discusses the use of food as medicine and how lifestyle choices, like exercise, can significantly enhance cardiovascular well-being.
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INSIGHT

Lower LDL Cholesterol Is Better

  • LDL cholesterol levels lower than the standard "normal" are more protective against cardiovascular disease and dementia.
  • Standard cholesterol panels miss many critical risk markers like apolipoprotein B and Lp(a).
ANECDOTE

Mother's Hidden Cholesterol Risk

  • Louisa Nicola had to order advanced cholesterol tests for her mother, revealing a high Lp(a) level.
  • This illustrates how many patients go undiagnosed despite normal standard cholesterol panels.
INSIGHT

Superior Markers of Risk

  • Apolipoprotein B is a better indicator of all atherogenic lipoproteins than LDL-C alone.
  • Lp(a) is a genetically determined atherogenic particle not easily lowered by current treatments.
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