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Cardiologist Reveals Why LDL Cholesterol Is Actually Good for You (It Doesn't Cause Heart Disease) | Dr. Nadir Ali

Episode 584

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/iOwfhFWUwhE

Dr. Nadir Ali has worked as an interventional cardiologist in the Houston area for the last 26 years.

Since 2013 he has focused his efforts to improve heart disease, diabetes and obesity through diet and lifestyle interventions in his clinical practice.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why LDL cholesterol goes up on a low-carb diet
Phytosterols (aka plant cholesterols) are dangerous if you're on a statin drug
Ketones and cholesterol
Does the body ever stop making cholesterol?
The benefits of LDL cholesterol
Why do we fear LDL cholesterol?
Is oxidized LDL a firefighter or an arsonist?
What is the real cause of heart disease and strokes?
The thrombogenic hypothesis
Insulin resistance is a mitochondrial disease
The side effects of statins
What is the lean low-carb diet plan?
How the reward centre of the brain works
Daily steps to become metabolically healthy
When to start including more fat in the diet
How many carbs should you eat a day?
Understanding the dopamine system in your brain
What is intermittent positive reinforcement?
Practical tips to help you sleep better
The body does not need fiber
Dr. Ali's typical day of eating
Carbs and high intensity exercise
Dr. Ali's thoughts on supplements

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Podcast Episode Details

Cardiologist Reveals Why LDL Cholesterol Is Actually Good for You (It Doesn't Cause Heart Disease) | Dr. Nadir Ali