70. Dr. Viral Ras Sheth, MD on Cholesterol: Statins, Genetics, Nutrition, and Lifestyle

Elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels are often a top concern for patients coming into our office. Patients often ask questions like, “How can I lower my cholesterol numbers?” “Are statins necessary?” and “What lifestyle factors impact these cardiovascular markers?” Today’s conversation with Dr. Viral Sheth takes a closer look at these questions and more, helping you to navigate your cardiovascular with an integrative approach. Dr. Viral Sheth is a leading cardiologist in Maryland, with 30+ years of experience in cardiovascular medicine and nuclear cardiology. This is a really important conversation about what you need to know when it comes to lipids and your cardiovascular health. Please enjoy and share with loved ones who may find this helpful. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 3:28 - What drew Dr. Sheth to become a cardiologist? 7:34 - Why a balanced lipid panel is important 14:04 - Difference between LDL and HDL cholesterol 17:42 - How alcohol impacts cholesterol 18:53 - Why are triglycerides important? 23:41 - What role does genetics play in cholesterol? 30:38 - Advanced lipid panel and types of LDL 32:46 - Pros and cons of statins 39:13 - Diet and cholesterol 47:41 - Nutraceuticals and supplements vs statins 50:51 - Stress reduction 56:31 - How to work with Dr. Sheth