Episode 157: Cholesterol as Medicine

Are you sick of all the cholesterol misinformation out there? Want definitive answers on why cholesterol is NOT the enemy? Just straight up confused about cholesterol in the diet and its link to heart disease? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki rip the circulating cholesterol myths to shreds in this information-packed episode. Learn what current research says about cholesterol, how it can actually be protective and what it can mean if your cholesterol goes up out of the blue! 

 

In this episode, Ali and Becki debunk the diet and cholesterol connection and explain why high cholesterol on its own is not and never has been a risk factor for heart disease. In fact, cholesterol is a necessary compound produced by the body whether we consume it in the diet or not! Learn about the many redeeming aspects of cholesterol from its role in building hormones to immune function to how it acts as an antioxidant in the body and brain. Plus, learn why cholesterol may go up on keto and how a sudden change in cholesterol might mean your sexual hormones or thyroid need attention!

 

Also in this Episode:

• Adrenal Rehab Presale - use code ADRENAL99 to get the program for just $99! 
• Episode 40: Heart Health and Cholesterol
• Episode 78: In Defense of Coconut Oil
• Episode 128: Keto Cardiologist with Dr Nadir Ali
• Episode 9: Break up with Bacon?
• What is Cholesterol Anyway?
  • Episode 130: Debunking Keto Myths with Diane Sanfilippo
• How is Cholesterol Produced and Regulated?
• Why Does Cholesterol go up on Keto?
• Functions of Cholesterol in the Body
  • Cell Membrane Integrity
  • Hormone Building Block
    • Episode 139: The Pregnenolone Steal
    • Episode 152: Perimenopause and Menopause
  • Why Does Cholesterol go up in Menopause?
  • The Cholesterol Thyroid Connection
  • Cholesterol as An Antioxidant
  • How Cholesterol Supports the Immune System
• How to Support Healthy Cholesterol Levels
  • Regulate Liver Function
    • 10 Day Detox
    • Cellular Antiox
    • Digestaid
    • Episode 109: Liver Function
  • B Vitamins
    • B Complex
    • Adrenal Support
    • Calm and Clear
• Supplements for Regulating Cholesterol and Inflammation
  • EPA DHA Extra 
  • Inflammazyme
  • Super Turmeric
  • PhytoFiber
• Labs to Consider
  • CardioMetabolic Panel
• Total Cholesterol
• LDL
• HDL
• Triglycerides
• VLDL
• Lipoprotein Particle Size
• Omega Check
• C Reactive Protein
• Homocystiene
• Lipoprotein a
• Fasting Insulin
• Leptin
• HgbA1c%

 

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