A Cholesterol Master Class with Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn | Jr. MD.

A Cholesterol Master Class with Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr. MD.
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[@jameslim7956]

Do keep on the great job Dr Esselstyn. You have saved many lives with your WFPB lifestyle . Thank you again .❤

[@plantemus]

Thank you so much!

[@e.miller8943]

After 80 years on a stndard American diet, I thought going on Dr. Esselstyn's diet would be too difficult. However I found a heart attack provided sufficient motivation.

[@getmartincarter]

This gentleman deserves the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his marvellous unselfish contribution to the destruction of heart disease in all of humanity.

[@plantemus]

I agree.

[@saklan_territory]

I have been following Dr. Esselstyn's plan for three weeks. I started after getting routine blood work & being shocked by how high my cholesterol was. I am otherwise healthy, was eating a low meat omnivore diet, lots of plants, get daily exercise, normal BMI. First week was hard but now its become easy with zero cravings. I feel amazing and wanted to see if anything had changed so got a lipid panel. My total cholesterol went from 271 to 193 in 3 weeks 🙌. My LDL is still too high. Went from 187 to 122. My HDL did also go down from 62 to 48 but thanks to this video I know not worry. I am thrilled with the results and I have more energy than ever and feel so great. My husband is doing this with me and he hopes to get off his statin. Thank you so much Dr. Esselstyn!

[@mowthpeece1]

Your LDL is NOT too high! Please look up the numbers for those that live the longest. Those with higher LDL numbers have lower ALL CAUSE mortality. Just look it up yourself.

[@karenrosen4199]

Dr. E saved my husbands life. We treasure you,Ann, Jane & Rip. Thanks to the E family!!

[@SwapanChh]

Can you please let us know how did he save your husbands life. It will be even more encouraging

[@CelDez1]

I have been on Dr. Esselstyn's program for 4 months and the results are nothing short of fantastic.

[@partlysimpson5154]

So no fat? Even olive oil is bad?

[@doddsalfa]

Can you make some testimonial for our education please?

[@bernadetteswanson3304]

Olive oil is processed just like all the other oils. ​@@partlysimpson5154

[@apekoolenlariekoek4391]

Good to see Dr Esselstyn again, telling what still needs to be heard. Thanks Gustavo 👍🏻

[@indirajayaraman4758]

Great show. How simply and clearly you have explained things to the public! I am a 66 year old Indian lady and came third in the World Open 10 k Bangalore TCS run in my age category, on May 21, 2023. I did it in 1 hour 9 mins. I have an advantage since I was always a vegetarian. But more than that I have another advantage- I switched from rice-based vegetarian to rice-based vegan with very little oil in 2021 Oct after listening to Doctor John McDougall on utube. Very few ladies over 50 in India are fit. Doctors like you are changing the way people think about disease.. Thank you.

[@Nanmoses2023]

What do you eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner?

[@indirajayaraman4758]

I have idli or a rice based dish. Sometimes a beaten rice dish or upma for breakfast For lunch it's white rice with sambar or a stew based South Indian kootu etc and a veg dish. Dinner is mostly dosai with coconut chutney. I have chia seeds and pumpkin seeds powdered with a slice of white bread and some dates for teatime. Using very little oil has helped You will have to Google all the above Indian dishes.

[@indirajayaraman4758]

I start the day with fresh lemon juice without sugar or salt. Then a banana before my run. And before dinner I have a glass of vegetable soup which has mostly onion, potato, cabbage, tomato and broccoli all pressure cooked. I love fruits like mango, jackfruit, watermelon, musk melon .and banana

[@Nanmoses2023]

@@indirajayaraman4758 👍 thank you, sounds like heath ❤️

[@scienceislove2014]

​@@indirajayaraman4758please don't do lemon water as it can ruin your teeth... Otherwise... everything sounds amazing... I really would love to talk to you a lot more but i don't see how... I'm an indian as well...North Indian ... Bless you

[@plants_and_wellness1574]

I cannot believe he is 90 😳😳😳 I will pretty much do whatever he says because it’s clearly working 😅

[@oanalesnic79]

He looks 15 years younger! 😊

[@scienceislove2014]

​@@oanalesnic79make it 25...

[@PianistTanooki]

He’s 89.

[@danacaro-herman3530]

Do everything he tells you except take the Covid vaccines. He was really wrong on that estimation!!

[@kennethh4904]

Carnivore Doctors suggest Humans should live to 120 😉

[@valeriee3039]

Thank you Gustavo. Dr Esselstyn is a treasure! Great interview!!!

[@susanlombardo8444]

Wow! Thanks Dr. E!!!! Wow, you really made it easy to understand about how the liver doesn’t need all the HDL when you don’t eat the standard american diet. It is when you have less inflammatory in the body, you needs less HDL! ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅ NEEDS TO BE SHARED!!! 😘

[@Sharetheroad3333]

Thanks for clarifying. I wasn’t getting why he was suggesting that HDL should be lower.

[@noramaddock4165]

I never tire of hearing a Dr Esselstyn speak. We have eaten according to his present and reverse heart disease guidelines for fourteen years now. We love this simple way of eating and staying healthy. It is so doable if you keep things simple.

[@angelasofia7726]

What a surprise! Dr Esselsteilyn met Dr Favaloro! Two legends, really...

[@beatricemillar6802]

I love this Dr.he tells it the way it is. Plant base is the only way to go. Bea

[@kardste8114]

Dr. Esselstyn is a GEM!! Thank you for helping me live longer Dr.E! 🙏

[@catherinebell122]

What a living treasure! Thank you for the repost!

[@plantemus]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@melanie.3837]

Dr. Esselstyn is such a wise, well spoken doctor who truly cares about his patients and the health of others. The challenge is how do we pass this on to medical schools, nurses, doctors, teachers, professors,, and all health care providers, so that they can continue to champion this message for many years to come?

[@annemccarron2281]

Change seldom occurs overnight. In this case we have experts in marketing fighting against the truth. They are easily brainwashing society to believe junk is healthy. We need experts in marketing on the WFPB side.

[@calicowest]

I'm in Los Angeles In my 20's I worked at Pritikin longevity center in Santa Monica in the late 1980's . Plant based diet was Pritikin longevity center central motive for clients was diet and exercise to get off prescription drugs.

[@unflappable3551]

Dr Esselstyn is so generous with his time and like Dr T. Colin Campbell, who is also in his eighties and still going strong, living proof that a plant based diet works.

[@indigodolphin]

They are both 89 years old. Essy is just 3 months older 😊.

[@pit2ryan3]

@@MyPronounIsGoddess - And all the people that smoke 50 cigarettes a day and are going strong, what does that prove?

[@doddsalfa]

@@MyPronounIsGoddessthey usually die at 55 😊

[@doddsalfa]

@@MyPronounIsGoddess “What is the average age of a physician? We analyzed more than 810,000 healthcare providers tracked in the Definitive Healthcare PhysicianView product with a reported birth year. The average age of these providers is 53.9 years old as of 2023.16. nóv. 2023”

[@annemccarron2281]

​@@pit2ryan3There are almost always outliers that can't be explained. That doesn't mean you should adopt their patterns. It is highly unlikely that you will be so fortunate.

[@missiris1234]

God bless the great doctor. He has saved so many lives!

[@mistergustavo6554]

Dr Esselstyn is a godsend

[@carlo6912]

Thank you for sharing this important information. It's amazing how the majority of people still lgnore these facts about food.

[@heidinapflin2582]

Love listening to Dr Caldwell Esselstyn - thank you so much for your wisdom!! ❤🧡💛💥

[@sonia4661]

This doctor is spot on at 19:27. I established a new doctor last December as I moved to another State only to have a 10" appt. I wanted to get further breakdown of my LDL as my cholesterol is very high only to be rebuffed. I changed my eating habits and after 8 months wanted to see if I was on the right track only to be told 'it hasn't been 12 months, why are you wanting another blood test?' My results were just as high as before even though I lost 6kg (13lbs). Obviously my diet had to change again

[@vi3472]

Thank you very much for this interview. I have shared it ❤

[@plantemus]

Thank you for sharing!

[@SpitAndBalingWire]

Gustavo, you are looking sensational!!! Great interview!

[@plantemus]

Thank you

[@sharonsmith7917]

Excellent Discussion!

[@vinnettepope8255]

Awesome interview 👏 🙌 👍 👌 😎 😀. Powerful teaching message on health ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@abbygailhavel3655]

I made your potato, onion, and zucchini dish for lunch today, YUM! Thank you

[@johnburns1776]

Thank you Gustavo for hosting this important presentation. You always do such an outstanding job moderating and interviewing. Your graciousness is greatly appreciated.

[@SMulugeta]

I wish i knew him before i got sick. I am 45 years old & never been sick, but in June 2021, i got heart attack after having too much pain in my whole body for 10 days at home. Now i have Heartmate 3 and follow Dr. Esselstyns book advice. My blood result was surprising for the cardiologist here in the Netherlands with the Dr. way of eating lifestyle . I don't know why but my cardiologist never gives me more than 5 minutes when i have appointment 😢

[@elizagal7451]

I can empathize with appts minutes long but no info like dr Esselstyn offers. Thank God he is a generous and kind Soul. I wish I had know his work earlier too but we’re still here. I call myself a work in progress. Best of luck

[@SMulugeta]

@@elizagal7451 Thank you. Yes he is great 👌

[@annemccarron2281]

The average time a male physician spends with his patients is 8 minutes for female it is 12 minutes. Most appointments are set up for 10 to 15 minutes.

[@ceeemm1901]

Thanks Gustavo, thanks Essie, great talk.

[@change962]

Dr.CE is a precious gem.

[@kimberlysleets2947]

Thank you for discussing this topic it is confusing,but very serious.

[@lorrainehannon7631]

this is brilliant!

[@davie2983]

Gustavo, Thank you for the video.

[@ehendriks3328]

I loved the detail in this talk. I, too, had never heard the background on HDL.

[@JerryTheVeganRockstar]

Awesome discussion. End very good selection of questions for Dr. Caldwel Esselstyn😊.

[@plantpoweredcertifiednutri6740]

This was FANTASTIC! Thank you!!🌱💯👍

[@uminchugrammy]

Wonderful interview. I learned a few things I didn’t know. Love Dr. Esselstyn.

[@marciad9138]

Wonderful presentation. Thank you.

[@asimrafiq174]

Love dr Caldwell’s work

[@CorradoLentinello-y1n]

Ciao dall'Italia Super intervista.

[@lisengel2498]

This is a wonderfull really motivating lecture with lots of super clear info of how to practice to get the best results 🙏🙏🎵💚💚💚💚💚💚 I hope that chewing raw also can be as good since I love to walk in my garden and chew the greens totally fresh - and here is my note of the very impressive total list of dr Esselstyn: Kale, Swiss Chard, spinach, arugula,, beet greens, beets, Bok Choy, Collards,, Collard Greens,, Mustard Greens, Turnip Greens, Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, Cauliflower,, Chilantro, Parsley, Asparagus 🍀💚🐸🙏🙏🙏

[@KarenMcKendry]

This is a great interview Gustavo! Thank you.

[@angelasofia7726]

What a great interview! Thank you!

[@plantemus]

Thank you

[@char2304]

Dr E is wonderful ❤

[@ESUvegan]

Excelente aporte muchas gracias Dr Tolosa y por supuesto a Esselstyn del cual me voy volviendo un respaldo de conocimiento al pie de letra en lo que nos regala, lo recibo muy bien y pido mas. I am subscribed since long ago excelent nutricious so useful channel for humankind. PD looking foward for the kids greens song and the toothpaste substitute!

[@345kobi]

28:00 balsamic or rice vinegar - several drops six times per day - 1/4 size of fist Esselstyn's favorite 6 'greens' for NO production are KALE, SPINACH, SWISS CHARD, ARUGULA, BEET GREENS, BEETS (yes, beets!) Steam the days supply once per day for 6 minutes.

[@smallfootprint2961]

Hi Gustavo. Thank you for having Dr. Esselsstyn as a guest. He means a lot to me. I missed the answer to the question about eating raw dark leafy greens 6 times a day. If I add greens like collard greens, cabbage, or kale to a salad and eat at that 6 x a day, is it the same thing? Anyone? Thanks again Gustavo.

[@mariam2816]

32:38 he said it’s better to steam

[@karenrosen4199]

Yes. We do that very thing.

[@karenrosen4199]

We mix steamed with raw

[@smallfootprint2961]

​@@mariam2816 ... thank you, maria.

[@smallfootprint2961]

​@@karenrosen4199 ... thank you, Karen.

[@rowandowland1391]

An interesting and valuable conversation. I note the comment on avoiding olive oil however I my reading indicates that 'numerous epidemiological, clinical and experimental studies suggest that the consistent intake of olive oil can limit oxidative damage and inflammation, thereby restoring endothelial function and slowing atherogenic development as well as aiding in the control of cardiovascular risk factors'

[@lilianagriseldaszachury1843]

Thanks for the conversation 😊

[@davie2983]

Is there a chart that will gives us all the cholesterol optimal amounts that Dr. Esselstyn would approve of.

[@michelemarie1276]

In June of this year my total cholesterol was 180, LDL 111, LDL-P over 2,000, HDL 51, Triglycerides 87. On Sept 27th my total cholesterol is 118, LDL 59, still waiting for LDL-P, HDL 46, Triglycerides 57. I ate primarily WFPB, however, in the first few weeks I did eat fish at least twice a week. The month before my latest lipid panel (9/27) I ate fish only one time and do not plan on eating it again. The Esselstyn plan worked - even with a little fish. I’m convinced without the fish it’s better still. I’ve had zero oil.

[@marleri]

At 40:00 berberine is a herb similar to the drug metformin. it lowers blood sugar not cholesterol. So it might lower A1c over time.

[@sonjaaeschbacher8318]

Danke herzlich aus der Schweiz

[@lisengel2498]

🙏🙏🙏so much for the fine explanation of how to restore the endothelium - 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@ehendriks3328]

I've never heard Dr. E talk about HDL and how diet dictates level and how effective or inflammatory it is. Thank you!

[@donaldbun2976]

Berberine (extract from Berberis shrub) can be taken at a quarter teaspoon daily. Advised by Drs McDougall and Gregor. There's also Amla (Indian Gooseberry) at a teaspoon daily as recommended by Dr Gregor

[@Kjuken69]

Well he has got many good points, the one i care about is that the damage of the endothelium cell has little or nothing to do with colesterol (or LDL and HDL particles) but it's interesting that lower HDL was benefical, but the nitric oxide claim seems logic, but is there a diffrent level produce of nitric oxid in vains vs arteries? The damage always happen in arteries, why?

[@suzannepurple]

Thank you so much for the interview

[@plantemus]

Thank you

[@AnitaVigara]

I am anemic what do you suggest to improve my blood work

[@md_al_mamun06]

Beautiful video ❤❤❤

[@elizagal7451]

No Oil, No Oil, No Oil. I finally heard this wise and ever so kind Soul😊💚

[@partlysimpson5154]

Iam confused... Why no oil? Olive oil, nuts have oils, avocado has oil... so it's plant oil, it's not from meats. Hugh, so confusing,

[@elizagal7451]

@@partlysimpson5154 well the more you need heart health you really need very little. Read Esselstyn or Ornish, mcDougall and others. They all suggest low oil. Doesn’t matter it’s plant, it’s processed Easy to google or KZbin your questions Don’t panic. Good luck

[@keskillia942]

@@partlysimpson5154the fact is that in one of the programs that was being run where every person who strayed away from the diet and added their favourite oil dressing and other banned foods all died or suffered from a heart attach or stroke. Stay true to the diet and benefit or follow your tongue to the early grave.

[@dailyoccasions9539]

This was fantastic

[@plantemus]

Thank you!

[@1mjourney]

Many thanks for posting this! I wish that someone would ask Dr. Esselstyn not about just a focus on cardiovascular disease, but the down sides of the whole food plant based diet on other longevity markers and a possible omnivore balance. One major one is maintaining strength and muscle through the years. Plant based diets can indeed provide the proteins, but it is so much harder to obtain amounts to sustain muscle. The other major concern I have is: we have essential amino acids and essential fatty acids and those through plant based diet (and major avoidance of fats all together as mentioned by the Dr make me want to ask: what about all the fatty acids needed?) There are other draw-downs (for me) as well, e.g. the enormous gassy state while under whole plant based foods ... and major hunger which whole fatty foods avoid. I wish there was a solid debate between the carnivores, omnivores, and plant whole food community to really shine a proper light. Thank you again Gustavo for sharing!

[@davie2983]

I weighed about 320 pounds back in early April and now I weigh less than 260 on my way to less than 180 pounds. I have following Dr. Esselstyn for year along with Dr. Gregor, Dr. Milton Mills, Dr. McDougall, etc.. I am not completely Vegan free but very, very close. Over time I am tightening my diet for follow Dr. E. I got scared when one days I went to my local Higi BP station and I got the Red Screen ( I call the screen of death) as it sad 200/105. I freaked out. I had always monitored my BP and it was never anything like that. I am getting periodic spikes in my BP that are very scary. My BP went be fine for a few days and then a spike mostly in the evenings. Also, not directly related my pulse goes down to as low as 54. Currently, its around 64ish but that is historically low for me. I used to be in the mid 70's when I was younger and more fit than now at 63. I am starting to feel a good. Sadly, I need to talk to somone like Dr. E. Most Cardiologists are too into drugs and procedures. Take Care Gustavo.

[@JimMurray2]

At 31:16, Dr. E mentioned fluoride toothpaste & mouthwash will injure the beneficial bacteria in the mouth. So is there a suggestion for a certain kind of toothpaste to use?

[@plantemus]

@@JimMurray2 send me an email and I will send you some options. Email me at [e-mail].

[@plantemus]

@@JimMurray2 email me and I will send you some options. Email info @ plantemus . com

[@karenstanton5405]

Great talk I didn’t know that peanut butter can make cholesterol go up

[@ultramiddle4991]

I could have gone quite happily all day without hearing that!

[@masher1042]

ya unfortunately it is high in saturated fats

[@susanwright1999]

The one with no palm oil is way better.

[@sharingwithsharon7021]

Definitely can attest to this. In April 2022, my total cholesterol went up to 171 mg/dL and LDL went up to 101 mg/dL with very liberal intake of peanut butter, as well as EVO. WFPB nutrition was tightened, eliminated PB and oils, retest done in August 2022 showed dramatic drop (~150 and 77 respectively).

[@renepaz9608]

32:04 Would anyone list the greens, please? I can't understand english that fast.

[@JaynePR11]

Absolute legend❤❤❤❤

[@MinerPlayerz]

It's giving me thicker blood (vitamin k) from eating dark leafy greens 6 times a day. I've achieved many benefits but the thick blood worries me ? Thank you Dr. Esselstyn.

[@MikeAndDawnGineseMusic]

Always nice to hear from Dr E. I’m looking forward to hearing about your music adventures. Can you share a couple links as to where to start on your interest in music? Thanks 🎵💜 M & D

[@plantemus]

Thank you! You can look in my playlist under Gustavo’s music and hear more pieces of music there. Or go to my website www.drtolosa.com

[@jedmaple]

I love it. The dignity of simplicity.

[@plants_and_wellness1574]

Wished you would have asked about Lp(a), really would love to hear what he has to say about it.

[@plantemus]

In another interview I will.

[@plants_and_wellness1574]

@@plantemus thanks 😊

[@jimmyg3855]

Would love to hear about this too.

[@sueligimenez7361]

Que pena eu não entender a língua inglesa. Se fosse traduzido, agradeceria grandemente. Obrigada

[@davie2983]

Thank you Gustavo. So my HDL that I thought was low at 31 is high. lol I never knew that though I follow Dr. C a lot.

[@plantemus]

Thank you

[@maryannjesuino9882]

The toughest part for me is giving up my morning cup of coffee with a little milk and sugar. Seems so extreme

[@plantemus]

There are some amazing coffee substitutes like Teeccino.

[@Mailbox-68]

Thx for that video, I will try without fat to lower my high ldl. but is Bulgarien Joghurt or low-fat Joghurt in my oats in the morning ok? Thx for answers

[@plantemus]

No, Bulgarien Joghurt is not ok.

[@Mailbox-68]

@@plantemus thx for the answer

[@aboutsupplies]

Study of over 60's show those who lived longer had higher cholesterol. In a systematic review titled "Lack of an association or an inverse association between low-density-lipoprotein cholesterol and mortality in the elderly: a systematic review," Dr. Diamond and his co-authors analyzed 19 cohort studies including 68,094 elderly people (age 60 years or older). The main findings of the study were: 1. In 16 cohorts (92,756 individuals), no association was found between all-cause mortality and LDL-C levels. 2. In the remaining 3 cohorts (37,764 individuals), an inverse association between all-cause mortality and LDL-C was observed, meaning that higher LDL-C levels were associated with lower all-cause mortality. 3. In 5 studies analyzing individuals aged 80 years or older, no association was seen between all-cause mortality and LDL-C in 4 cohorts, and an inverse association was seen in 1 cohort. The authors concluded that high LDL-C levels are inversely associated with mortality in most people over 60 years, and that this finding posed a challenge to the cholesterol hypothesis, suggesting a re-evaluation of the guidelines recommending pharmacological reduction of LDL-C in the elderly. Ravnskov, U., Diamond, D. M., Hama, R., Hamazaki, T., Hammarskjöld, B., Hynes, N., Kendrick, M., Langsjoen, P. H., Malhotra, A., Mascitelli, L., McCully, K. S., Ogushi, Y., Okuyama, H., Rosch, P. J., Schersten, T., Sultan, S., & Sundberg, R. (2016). Lack of an association or an inverse association between low-density-lipoprotein cholesterol and mortality in the elderly: a systematic review. BMJ open, 6(6), e010401. doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2015-010401

[@Nina-hk7ub]

The first statin was made by Merck, Sharp, & Dohme 1987 called Mevacor. I was a pharmaceutical sales rep & it was a great way to get into see a doctor.

[@MTknitter22]

Yes and thank God now many refuse to go on them once they get educated!

[@kathym9322]

Remember that as well. Worked as a medical secretary.

[@mariacroumlich]

Good morning! Yesterday was my 28th day of doing the Whole Food Plant Based diet with No Oil and No Nuts, I had an appointment with my cardiologist who was fascinated by what I am doing. She ordered a lipid panel to see if this diet showed any changes. My lipid panel showed a reduction of my cholesterol from253 to 147; LDL down from 165 to 76. BUT my HDL went down from 72 to 51 and my Triglycerides went up from 72 to 108! Does anybody know why this happened or direct me to any publications or resources that might shed a light to this change. Thank you.

[@sharingwithsharon7021]

@mariacroumlich. Dr. Esselstyn mentioned that HDL will go down as the liver senses a higher level is not needed. This is new information to me as I was baffled by it as well. My triglyceride level went up from 59 to 90 but I figured it was because I was eating bagels with raisin and also was made with fructose syrup. Dr. Esselstyn also said sugars will do it.

[@GoodGood-ew8bk]

Triglyceride is little bit complicated. Triglyceride increase for smokers, Drinkers, and high carb diet, Bcomlex deficiency person, Reduce your carbohydrates intake . Take Two meals of fruits and vegetables. One meal with carb. Definitely TG will come down.

[@kardste8114]

QUESTION: I wonder if the dementia Dr. Esselstyn sees in some of his friends with longtime hypertension is due to the hypertension itself?, OR due to the effects of the long term use of the medications to treat the hypertension ??

[@annemccarron2281]

If you have hypertension you are struggling to get blood to diffuse adequately throughout the body. Inadequate blood flow leads to diminished oxygenation. Tissues without proper oxygenation die. The blood pressure medication probably caused less tissue death in the brain than there would have been without the medication.

[@aubreyvandyne5284]

I have no problems with cholesterol. I eat no oils but will have about 1/4 c of nuts everyday. I put soy sauce in my vegetables and am functioning just fine.

[@davie2983]

My Total Cholesterol is 139 and HDL is 32, but I weigh 315 and have hypertension. Why is my HDL so low if I eat poorly?

[@keskillia942]

Doctor Gregor addresses this very question in one of his KZbin videos (backed with science and fact checked). Unfortunately I can’t link it.

[@DMS1010]

It is my understanding that HDL’s are made in the plasma and not in the liver, is this true?

[@fordharrison2649]

Dr Esselstyn , could you talk about LP(a)? my LP(a) is very high 149.8 mg/dl could you advise? I am on Plant based diet for 3 mths

[@jimmyg3855]

Anymore info on this I hope your well

[@yvichenj333]

I started making oil free salad dressings, but they all have avocado or nuts in them. How do I make them without (and still palatable enough for my husband to eat)?

[@plantemus]

Your best choice is California Balsamic Vinegars. There are about 50 flavors and some of them are truly amazing. You can also use oil free hummus to make creamy salad dressings without avocados and nuts.

[@LadyBug1967]

I think the doctor is wrong re oils such as olive oil or cocot or l or palm oil. I read his book. He never gives the mechanism that these oils use to destroy the endothelium.

[@happycook6737]

Dr. E's wife and daughter have a KZbin cooking show. They show how to make several types of oil free dressing. Easy to make and yummy. Type Ann Esselstyn's salad dressing on the search bar in KZbin. Dr. John McDougal's free website also has oil-free vegan salad dressing recipes. No charge for McDougal's recipes

[@mowthpeece1]

My total was 212, HDL 45, LDL 130, when on McDougall, but my small, dense LDL was 524!!! It was killing me slowly!! I was lowering the standard numbers while growing the critical ones. I started with a higher total, and lower small, dense. You get that??? The McDougall diet was making me WORSE. I believed in him and I was getting sicker. Today, I'm on animal low carb and my small, dense is 271. Cut down BY HALF by not eating carbs. Oh, my LDL is high, but people with high LDL have LOWER ALL CAUSE MORTALITY. Look it up.

[@HendrikRitsema]

Best treatment for atherosclerosis: Vitamin C Why do only coronary arteries clog with cholesterol and not veins or small capillaries? If "high cholesterol" is the cause of clogging your arteries, why doesn't it clog the arteries in your finger, your nose, and the smallest capillaries in your toe? Scurvy = No vitamin C in your diet. Symptom: Your blood vessels break and you bleed to death. Think of the sailor of the past. Scurvy of the heart = Just enough vitamin C from food. Symptom: Arteries around the heart are not strong enough to resist high blood pressure. Damage is repaired with cholesterol LP(a) to prevent worse. After years of repair, your arteries become clogged. A guinea pig can also not synthesize vitamin C by themself, just like humans, and needs supplementing 50 mg vitamin C every day and weighs only 1 kg. 1 orange = 50 mg vitamin C. Do you really think that 75 mg vitamin C for YOU is enough? What is your weight? Enough vitamin C supplement of at least 3000 mg. per day gives strong and flexible arteries. Cholesterol is not needed as a repair agent. Cholesterol in your coronary arteries is broken down and burned in your liver. Source KZbin: - Cardiovascular disease and vitamin C (Dr. Rath Foundation) - Ending the Cardiovascular Epidemic by Natural Means - Dr. Matthias Rath

[@jojo-oi3hd]

would you 52:20 mind mentioning one more time those markers those type of tests that you all 52:25 right let's do it oxidized LDL 52:31 asymmetric dimethyl arginine thank you 52:36 myeloperoxidase 52:44 tmao trimethylamine oxide 52:51 hscrp highly sensitive C-reactive protein that should be fine

[@annarebecca3384]

Oxidized LDL, ADMA, high sensitivity CRP, Lp-PLA, Myeloperoxidase. If you get the "Cleveland Heart Lab" cholesterol panel (done by Quest at the cost of about $400), you will see the results of the tests he mentioned on page 3 of 6. They are not on a standard Lipid profile.

[@indigodolphin]

He also lists these at 35:25

[@mikehundt4263]

Do we know conclusively that unprocessed meat injures the endothelium? A lot of meat eaters eat a lot of other garbage, and I don’t think meat has been isolated for this purpose. Anyone have any thoughts?

[@integralsun]

Cooking is critical to attenuate plant anti nutrients.

[@renepaz9608]

How many grams are a fist (or 1/4 of a fist)?

[@Cherish..2]

I've tried to convince my husband that even his extra virgin olive oil is damaging

[@keskillia942]

Don’t worry, you’ll get to choose a new husband one day as long as you follow the good doctor’s advised.

[@yadavsuyog6723]

Can anyone answer me. I started Dr esseltyn diet. But i faced liver minor issue, i have brain fog, and i have lost too much weight, infact i am underweight now. Can anyone guide me here?

[@martykerns3802]

Dr E is talking about heart issues. I don’t think he is recommending his way of eating for everyone, especially if they have other medical issues.

[@bernadetteswanson3304]

Work with a lifestyle medicine practitioner. They can guide you.

[@arnoldfrackenmeyer8157]

Dr Esselstyn talks about reversing heart disease. Does he ever present actual cases with radiology images of before/after pictures of plaque regression? That's what I am interested in.

[@plantemus]

Yes, in his book Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease you can find the photos and all the research. This is published scientific research available to all medical doctors. Dr. Dean Ornish also published landmark research in this topic.

[@arnoldfrackenmeyer8157]

@@plantemus Thank you for your reply. Encouraging to hear. Are these ultrasound images?

[@StanDupp6371]

Esselstyn never reversed anything in any living creature. If he did he would have some awards, honors, inventions, patents or Nobel Prize related to nutrition or cardiovascular health but he has zero.

[@keskillia942]

@@arnoldfrackenmeyer8157check the book it has mri angiogram photos which are thousands of time more accurate than any ultrasound.

[@bernadetteswanson3304]

The book says the images are from angiograms, if that helps.​@@arnoldfrackenmeyer8157

[@ronnieb.hudson2604]

Can plaque be removed by following WFPB SOS free? I have Familial Hypercholesterolemia, been vegan for 40+ years and WFPB SOS free for 3 years. Cholesterol still high. Plant based dr wants me to take statins. I don’t want to!

[@plantemus]

According to Dr. Esselstyn's research, the endothelium can be healed but I would recommend reading his book on heart disease or contacting him through his web site www.dresselstyn.com/ At the bottom of the web site you can find the contact information.

[@ronnieb.hudson2604]

@@plantemus thanks. I have his book but haven’t finished reading it yet. I am planning on contacting Dr. Esselstyn and maybe be a part of his seminars. I, like you, am frustrated that I am WFPB SOS free for 3 years after decades of a vegan diet but my numbers aren’t good. I’m happy for people who can successfully use diet to normalize their cholesterol. But I must say I am somewhat envious. Thanks for this presentation!

[@jgrysiak6566]

Flour products raise tryglycerides!

[@jgrysiak6566]

Try exercising more, it lowers cholesterol!

[@ceeemm1901]

@@ronnieb.hudson2604 I'm the same, but I watched a vid of Dr T Colin Campbell once and he said he had the same problem. After all these years on a WFPB, his LDL was still high. He said he wasn't worried because every other marker was fine and put it just down to genetics...and he's nearly 90 and still very healthy and active.

[@bjacob9998]

A woman had radiation treatment which seemed to exacerbate, cause (?)arteriosclerosis. Would your program help reverse this? Would anything need to be done differently?