Episode 2306 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes back Dave Feldman, and the two discuss decoding cholesterol, recent studies regarding cholesterol, modeling data, and more.
DECODING CHOLESTEROL
- Vinnie welcomes Dave back and chats a bit about Dave’s first appearance on the Dr. Drew podcast. (3:00)
- Both Dave and Ivor Cummins have brought a lot of attention to understanding cholesterol.Â
- Dave’s background in coding has helped him decipher how cholesterol works in the system of our bodies.
- Dave explains what ApoA-1 and ApoB are in simple-to-understand terms and what part it plays in your body. (5:00)
- A good metabolism is a balance of building up and breaking down of certain materials, specifically fuel, in the body. (10:30)Â
- Dave and Vinnie discuss what a CAC score is; Dave is surprised there isn’t more interest in it based on what he’s learned. (16:00)
- This leads to a discussion of how statins work and how they may or may not be beneficial, depending on the situation. (LMHR) is, and his recent research around this phenomenon. (22:00)
- The ad for Villa Cappelli leads to a discussion on healthy fats, seed oils, and some companies making misleading claims on their labels. (28:30)
- Dave also explains research that uses modeled data, vs. epidemiological studies or randomized control trials (RCTs), and the challenges of each kind. (35:00)
- The conversation leads back to the study Dave is spearheading about LMHR (Lean Mass Hyper Responder) and what the research has shown thus far. (45:00)
- Vinnie asks Dave if CAC scores can be improved, and if so, how. (1:03:00)
- Dave also shares info about what variations in testing can affect results.
- Dave and his work can be found at cholesterolcode.com and OwnYourLabs.com. His Twitter is @realDaveFeldman.Â
- PLUS… Vinnie reveals an NSNG® FOODS special Promo Code. (LISTEN FOR IT!)
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