What Conventional Medicine Gets Wrong About Cholesterol and Heart Health

The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets

Once we reach a certain age, we're told to avoid cholesterol because it's bad for our heart. Blood tests measure our "good" and "bad" cholesterol, and if levels are high, we’re prescribed statins to lower them.

But what if this conventional wisdom is outdated? Emerging research paints a different, more nuanced picture of cholesterol and its impact on heart health.

In this episode, we’re going to challenge everything you thought you knew about cholesterol. Dr. Jonny Bowden, a leading expert in nutrition and healthy ageing, joins me to discuss the latest scientific insights, debunk common myths, and explore a holistic approach to heart health that goes beyond medication.Discover how to enhance your cardiovascular health, slow the ageing process, and take control of your well-being with evidence-based strategies.

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00:00 - Episode start
01:34 - Get to know Dr. Jonny Bowden and why he got into functional medicine
06:06 - Why the conventional view on high cholesterol may be incomplete
07:20 - How cholesterol is neither good nor bad
10:28 - The type of cholesterol test to demand from your doctor
13:02 - What is cholesterol in the first place, and why do we need it?
15:25 - Other factors affecting heart health besides cholesterol levels
17:41 - Why prescribing statin medications must be individualised
20:44 - Is eating cholesterol really bad for you?
22:56 - The relationship between menopause and card vascular health
24:33 - Focusing on eating real, unprocessed foods for overall health
25:55 - How to spot "healthy" processed food traps and avoid being duped
28:45 - The importance of sleep and consuming enough protein for weight management and hormonal balance
31:31 - The massive heart health factor most people completely miss
37:05 - Secrets from the Blue Zones—regions in the world with the highest longevity
41:07 - How to dive deeper into Dr. Bowden's work

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