The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show Red Meat & Cholesterol: Separating Fact from Fiction | Dr Kevin Maki
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Dec 24, 2024 Dr. Kevin Maki, a leading scientist in nutrition and metabolism, joins the discussion to unravel the truths about red meat and cholesterol. He emphasizes the importance of evidence-based nutrition, contrasting observational studies with randomized trials in shaping dietary guidelines. The podcast explores the nuanced relationship between saturated fats and heart health, and debunks myths around seed oils and inflammation. Listeners gain practical tips for maintaining a heart-healthy diet amid prevalent misconceptions.
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Career Path
- Dr. Kevin Maki's career started in the Department of Veterans Affairs, shifted to a private research center led by Michael Davidson, and involved founding and selling multiple research centers.
- This work funded his passion for lifestyle and chronic disease prevention research.
Epidemiology
- Epidemiology uses observational research, including cohort and case-control studies, to explore relationships between characteristics and disease development.
- While helpful for generating hypotheses, it doesn't always give definitive causal answers due to confounding factors like self-selection bias.
Vitamin E Example
- In the 1990s, many cardiologists took vitamin E based on observational studies suggesting heart disease risk reduction, but clinical trials later disproved this.
- This highlights the limitations of observational studies and the importance of randomized controlled trials for establishing causality.