Beyond LDL-Cholesterol: These Culprits Drive Artery Plaque Build Up

The mainstream medical community doubles down on LDL lowering as the main driver of heart disease. Lets explore more..

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Link to study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41569-024-01039-5

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—————————————–Show Notes————————————–

0:00 Intro
0:45 LDL’s link with atherosclerosis is nuanced.
2:30 Initial damage to the arterial wall makes LDL levels problematic.
3:45 Increases risk of arterial wall damage: elevated blood pressure, insulin resistance/diabetes, smoking/vaping, obesity, elevated blood viscosity, consuming oxidizableoils.
8:40 High LDL and high triglycerides suggest insulin resistance and increased cardiovascular risk.
9:50 Start with diet and exercise together.
11:20 Statins have concerning side effects.
13:15 Plaque formation begins early in life.
13:50 High LDL is found in centenarians.
14:44 Centenarians are metabolically healthy.
15:40 Your liver makes LDL cholesterol.
16:10 Every cell in your body requires cholesterol.
18:00 Diets high in seed oils make your LDL more likely to be oxidized.
20:55 30-50% of people who have heart attacks have optimal serum cholesterol.

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