The Dr. Hyman Show Is Your Metabolic Health Suffering? How to Identify Your Weak Metabolism, and How To Fix It
Apr 8, 2024
In this conversation, Elizabeth Boham and George Papanicolaou share their expertise in functional medicine and metabolic health. They discuss the often-ignored roots of high cholesterol and hypertension, emphasizing the need to address lifestyle choices rather than just symptoms. Highlights include the dangers of insulin resistance, the importance of diet in managing metabolic syndrome, and innovative strategies for lowering blood pressure holistically. Their insights into personalized health approaches empower listeners to take charge of their metabolic well-being.
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Lifestyle Impact on Cholesterol
- Lifestyle significantly impacts LDL particle size, influencing their risk level.
- Metabolic syndrome, characterized by insulin resistance and belly fat, is linked to smaller, denser, and more dangerous LDL particles.
Dietary Impact on Cholesterol
- Avoid the Standard American Diet (SAD) to maintain healthy cholesterol.
- The SAD, high in carbs, sugar, processed foods, and alcohol, leads to dangerous cholesterol.
Inflammation and Heart Disease
- Inflammation and oxidative stress are key factors in heart disease development, not just cholesterol alone.
- Oxidized LDL, like rancid cholesterol, contributes to plaque buildup and heart disease.