Dr. Nick Norwitz, with a Ph.D. in ketogenic nutrition and metabolism, discusses lean mass hyper responders, the Oreo cookie vs. statin trial, and the controversy around LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular disease. He also touches on misleading study conclusions and the positive influence of an animal-based keto diet.

Nick Norwitz, Oxford PhD graduate and Harvard Medical student, explores high cholesterol debates including Oreos vs statins, lean mass hyper-responders, and cholesterol management. Topics cover a self-experiment study with Oreos, managing statin discussions, debunking health claims, and personal health journeys like ulcerative colitis and the ketogenic diet.

Nick Norwitz, a Harvard medical student with a PhD focused on metabolic health, discusses important dietary insights. He shares his personal journey of overcoming gastrointestinal issues through a low-carb diet. The conversation navigates insulin resistance, personalized dietary strategies, and the effects of carbohydrates on gut health. Norwitz also highlights the impact of dietary choices on rising LDL cholesterol and introduces Alulose as a promising sweetener, shedding light on its potential metabolic benefits.

Nick Norwitz, a researcher focused on ketogenic diets, shares his intriguing journey of lowering LDL cholesterol while indulging in 12 Oreo Cookies daily. He challenges traditional views on cholesterol risk, advocating for personalized dietary approaches. The discussion covers how the ketogenic diet may benefit mental health conditions like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Mark Bell, Nsima Inyang, and Andrew Zaragoza contribute insights that highlight the importance of understanding health metrics and the conversation surrounding dietary interventions.

Dave Feldman, Dr. Nick Norwitz & Dr. Dominic D’Agostino discuss the lean mass hyper-responder phenotype, Oreo vs statin study, role of exercise, alarming LDL levels, gym hypothesis, and the need for further research on ketogenic diets and cholesterol impact on health.