The Primal Podcast Ep 99 - Dr Zoe Harcombe | Increase Cholesterol & Fat: Fix Your Heart & Inflammation
Oct 6, 2024
In this insightful discussion, Dr. Zoe Harcombe, a nutrition expert challenging mainstream dietary guidelines, sheds light on the misunderstood roles of cholesterol and saturated fat. She argues that higher cholesterol could indicate better heart health and critiques the effectiveness of statins. Dr. Harcombe advocates for whole-foods diets while questioning the necessity of fiber. She also emphasizes the vital role of vitamin D for overall health. A must-listen for anyone looking to rethink their approach to nutrition!
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Cholesterol and Mortality
- High cholesterol does not destroy the heart, research across 192 countries reveals an inverse relationship with mortality.
- Higher cholesterol levels correlated with lower death rates from heart disease and all causes, in both men and women.
The Cholesterol Paradox in Men and Women
- Men generally have lower cholesterol than women, yet they experience higher heart disease rates and earlier onset.
- This paradox challenges the traditional diet-heart hypothesis linking high cholesterol to heart disease.
Dietary Guidelines and the Obesity Epidemic
- The obesity epidemic started in the US around 1976-1980, coinciding with changes in dietary guidelines.
- The introduction of low-fat guidelines inadvertently promoted high-carbohydrate diets, potentially contributing to health issues.