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Episode #302: July 2024 Research Review

Barbell Medicine Podcast

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Cholesterol: A Misunderstood Necessity

Critically evaluating claims surrounding cholesterol reveals a misunderstanding of its role in hormone production and body function. While cholesterol is indeed utilized in hormone synthesis, the assertion that high blood cholesterol levels are essential for adequate hormone supply oversimplifies the matter. Most cells in the body are capable of synthesizing the cholesterol they require, indicating that reliance solely on hepatic production and blood circulation is misguided. Therefore, the belief that elevated blood cholesterol equates to better hormone function lacks sufficient scientific backing.

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