The Jesse Chappus Show 614: Cardiologist: Your Doctor Is Wrong About Cholesterol | Dr. William Davis
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Aug 20, 2024 Dr. William Davis, a cardiologist and bestselling author of Wheat Belly, shares eye-opening insights on cholesterol and heart health. He challenges the traditional views on LDL cholesterol, emphasizing the importance of diet and addressing insulin resistance. Davis highlights the critical roles of iodine and omega-3s in our health. He discusses how gut microbiome and electrolyte balance impact wellness and critiques conventional medical approaches, advocating for lifestyle changes over medications to improve cardiovascular health.
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Ignore Cholesterol Values
- Discard cholesterol values, they are worthless for managing cardiovascular risk.
- Focus on lipoprotein testing, which analyzes particles carrying fats, for better assessment.
Cholesterol Testing Is Outdated
- Cholesterol testing is an outdated, indirect method from the 1950s.
- It crudely estimates lipoprotein particles, the real drivers of heart disease.
Small LDL: The Real Culprit
- Small LDL particles, not LDL cholesterol, significantly increase cardiovascular risk.
- They penetrate arteries easily, oxidize, and are affected by glucose from grains.