EB 13: Lowering Cholesterol and The Role of Carbs in Ancestral Diets (Q & A) — Key Takeaways
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EB 13: Lowering Cholesterol and The Role of Carbs in Ancestral Diets (Q & A)
Jay Feldman Wellness56mJun 22, 2020
Listen to the originalTo lower high cholesterol, address underlying causes: treat any infections, optimize thyroid function with adequate carbohydrates and nutrients, and eliminate polyunsaturated fats from your diet.
Key takeaways
Gallon of milk provides 175g carbohydrates daily
Gallon of milk provides 175g carbohydrates daily
- Masai and other pastoral cultures consuming high milk volumes got substantial carbs
- Challenges narrative that ancestral diets were universally low-carbohydrate
Half of heart attacks occur in people without high cholesterol
Half of heart attacks occur in people without high cholester
- Long-term studies show ~50% of heart attacks happen to people without elevated cholesterol levels
- Challenges direct causation theory between high cholesterol and cardiovascular events
Statins lower cholesterol but don't reduce total mortality
Statins lower cholesterol but don't reduce total mortality
- Studies show statins reduce cardiovascular events but increase cancer and infection risk
- Total mortality remains unchanged - patients die from different causes instead
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In this episode
- 1mIntroduction & Episode Overview
- 2mRoot Causes of High Cholesterol
- 11mCholesterol, Heart Disease, and the PUFA-Oxidation Mechanism
- 20mStatins, Optimal Cholesterol Range, and Nuance
- 25mCarbohydrates in Ancestral and Tribal Diets
- 38mDisease Trends, PUFA vs. Carbs, and Population Evidence
- 45mCarb Quality, Macronutrient Categorization, and Ideological Pitfalls
- 54mClosing Remarks
“The cholesterol has a protective effect. And especially if it's not saturated with polyunsaturated fats, it's very protective.”
— Jay Feldman
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