The BIG MYTH Behind Heart Disease & What ACTUALLY CAUSES It! |Dr. Elizabeth Boham & Mark Hyman

We have all heard that the secret to living a long, healthy, heart disease-free life is lowering your cholesterol, but is that really true? The reality is, most of us have little understanding about our cholesterol levels in our blood and the whole topic is much more complicated than we thought. Moreover, the standard cholesterol testing is outdated because it doesn’t check for particle size and particle number, and this information is what is needed to tell what’s really going on with your cholesterol. ⁣
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In this episode, Dr. Hyman sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Boham to discuss why cholesterol is only one factor in determining your overall health. They also discuss the factors that influence your cholesterol and whether or not statin drugs are the most effective way to prevent heart attacks.⁣
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Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices functional medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing. Dr. Boham has contributed to many articles and wrote the latest chapter on Obesity for the Rankel Textbook of Family Medicine. She is part of the faculty of the Institute for Functional Medicine and has been featured on the Dr. Oz show and in a variety of publications and media including Huffington Post, The Chalkboard Magazine, and Experience Life. Her DVD Breast Wellness: Tools to Prevent and Heal from Breast Cancer explores the functional medicine approach to keeping your breasts and whole body well.⁣
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For more information, please visit drhyman.com/uwc⁣
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[@drmarkhyman]

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[@coreencasey5109]

Dr Hyman I’ve been on Lipitor for 12 months now and since then I’ve been eating much healthier and just wondered if I can stop taking statins cold turkey or should I wean off them.

[@AASA76]

@@coreencasey5109 get off it right away!!! it is very bad for you, my parents are 80 i took them off cold turkey they are fine. I am a holistic Dietitian BTW

[@AASA76]

do you take insurance??? Or does the evil pharmaceutical industry prohibit this???

[@rogerfoster5330]

Actually “studies “ have shown that heart disease is strongly related to the rise of Karens bloviating on internet sites. Relax and enjoy life.

[@yabbadabbadoo8225]

Have zero clues what a health span is? This sounds like ''speed of science'' dribble. Your biome is either sorted or it's not Any form of illness is directly linked to a poor biome. Fix that and you have wellness to the best of your bodies abilities.

[@teslah2997]

I recently went to my doctor for my yearly blood test to get my thyroid meds renewed. During my visit, I asked my doc to order a fasting INSULIN level so that I could see how insulin resistant I was. I figured I was pre-diabetic. She REFUSED to order that test for me. she said they only order tests in order to do TREATMENT ( MEANING DRUGS). So, she was refusing to help me PREVENT getting diabetes, but would then treat me with drugs once I acquired it. I was gobsmacked! Needless to say, she is now my FORMER doctor.

[@mjgrant1515]

my 48 year old daughter was told by her dr that she didn’t need a fasting insulin test. wish i’d told her to be more insistent & tell him she would pay for it out of pocket. even just as a BASELINE measurement, he should have requested it for her.

[@mikephillips4475]

Yep. I believe it and I am glad you asked her to run insulin and got a new doc when she wouldn’t. I run fasting insulin on all my patients and have been for years.

[@lisalu910]

Twelve years ago - in my mid 40s - I was told by a doctor that I could expect to die of heart disease at almost any time if I didn't immediately begin taking Lipitor. My total cholesterol was about 250 at the time. Now this prediction was NOT based on any diagnosed heart disease or even any tests of my heart function, it was based SOLELY on my cholesterol level even though I am a normal weight and I have always exercised regularly. I refused Lipitor but decided to try a very low cholesterol diet and daily oatmeal to lower it. After two months of a restrictive diet of 100 mg cholesterol/day plus oatmeal every day, my total cholesterol INCREASED to 265! A couple of years ago it was up to 312 at which point my doctor insisted on a coronary calcium scan - her intent being to scare me into complying with the statins. When my score came back ZERO, she didn't say another word.

[@factsoverfeelings7828]

“When my score came back zero, she didn’t say another word.” That is awesome. The result of her own scare tactic shut her right up and she had no other ammunition. Good for you for sticking to your convictions and saying no to statins and no to fear.

[@TheHoth1]

Don’t be surprised that she may say “as a precaution, I would still prescribe you Lipitor”;)

[@factsoverfeelings7828]

@@TheHoth1 Sort of like the CDC and Dr. Fraudci admitting that masks do not and have not mitigated the spread of c0vid, but were more political theater. Nonetheless, “as a precaution we still recommend the use of masks to protect yourselves.” 🤣👌🏽

[@aankwenti]

@@factsoverfeelings7828 can't see any statement on the CDC website backing this claim. Why are you lying?

[@factsoverfeelings7828]

You’re still referring to the CDC as a credible source despite the debacle of the last two years? 😂 That’s your problem, not mine. Carry on.

[@carlahubbard7251]

My grand mother cooked with animal fat all the time. Everybody used to tell them they are gonna have a heart attack. My grand father died of other health complications after 80 and my grand mother 87, still alive and going places. No walking stick needed but both were active people and always ate food made from scratch.

[@suzanne296]

My gram cooked in fat crisco ate unhealthy. Lived until she was 99 and half.

[@lisalu910]

My grandma lived almost 105 years and was healthy to the end when she just faded away. She grew up on a farm and ate animal fat and dairy. Ham, bacon, lard, eggs, milk - and yes fresh vegetables as well. She never took any drugs to control cholesterol and rarely had any health issues.

[@klepp19]

@@lisalu910 Do you remember what kind of food they fed the pigs?

[@wendyhla7097]

Probably this elevation of cholesterol may be due to gene. If one has gut problem too, the food is not digested properly and the intestine has problem in sending sufficient food to liver.

[@lisanyugenhascancer6332]

Bc they worked and wasn't sedentary

[@FredLarracuente]

I'm 56yo veteran and I've had a high triglycerides and in turn, high Cholesterol condition for over 15 years. I'm still fairly fit, able to jog 5 miles in under an hour at least 3 times a week and nowhere near obese at 6ft 168lbs. I've always eaten what I considered until recently, a balanced and 'healthy' low fat diet yet with just enough calories for my activity levels yet, I had this issue for decades. The DRs at the VA told me it was 'hereditary' and that I was at very high risk of heart failure although my cardiovascular capacity is great and my resting heart rate was well under 60bpm and BP like clockwork. They couldn't however tell me what to do to resolve my situation other than put me on statins and, after I had a severe reaction to Lipitor, on fenofibrate (Tricor) and suggested to cut all fat and alcohol and to consult a dietician. The Dietician in turn, suggested I cut ALL fats from my diet and to load up on vegetables and grains. Obvioulsly, the condition persisted and in fact, triglycerides wen up, although I didn't feel particularly in bad health really. I started doing my own research and read up on what the heck were triglycerides and how they worked. After much consideration I simply decided to try cutting ALL or almost all carbohydrates, processed sugars and vegetable oils from my diet for 30 days and replace them with good quality animal proteins and fats. Well, what do you know?! It freaking worked! I've been 120+ days into a Carnivore Diet (ruminant meat, fat and all, eggs, bacon, salt and water and yes, a very occasional fruit or vegetable) and without Fenofibrate medication and all those conditions are now gone with test results to back it up. In addition, I sleep lot better, my post exercise recovery is faster and joint pains are way less. Even my toe nails, hair and sinuses stuffiness have improved. My Dr at the VA seemed surprised and couldn't explain it, but was VERY quick to warn me about 'Liver failure' if I continued with the 'Lion Diet', LOL! I've come to the conclusion that most Drs don't know what the eff they're talking about or simply, don't bother to keep up with their profession. They are simply too happy to repeat the FDA and CDC BS and prescribe 'magic pills' for everything. By the way, my latest lab results as of last week are TGL 80, CHOL 180, HDL42.4, LDL 180, VLDL 16 and Glucose at 90 . Compare those to my early December '22 results at TGL 191, CHOL 242, HDL 42.4, LDL162, VLDL (calc) 38 and Glucose at 120. In the past, my triglycerides went up to close to 400 in some occasions so TGL at 80 is a HUGE WIN for me, no thanks to the doctors. They've been lying to us and that's simply criminal or pure incompetence. From now until I die I will always 2nd guess a 'normie Dr's' opinion.

[@russ650]

You're absolutely right. I've done the same starting mid June and the results are amazing. Fasting Insulin after just 6 days was 5.4 microIU/ml.

[@notyermonkey2134]

@@russ650 I left the Staring Post 4 days ago. Your Post has given me a boost. Thank you.

[@traditionalgirl5585]

doctors are full of crap... look at the lies they have toted over the past 3 years. What more do you need to know. They are brainwashed zombies towing the line.

[@cherylwilder7369]

k I

[@FredLarracuente]

@@cherylwilder7369 ?

[@guerino8945]

Cholesterol is not the cause of heart disease but it is the cause of increased profits for pharmaceutical corporations that really care about your health.

[@lukeoid153]

Exactly!

[@cyberfunk3793]

So that must be why when people have a problem with their gene that makes them have a specially high LDL, they get heart disease and can even die from it when they are in their 20's. Please explain that in any other way than with a direct link with LDL-> heart disease.

[@guerino8945]

@@cyberfunk3793 This video is not about having bad luck in the genetic roulette game. It's about establishing that with the exception of a small minority of the population, cholesterol is actually good for you. BTW more and more scientific evidence is coming to the forefront that "LDL" is only problematic in context to a more complex set of biological and hormonal markers that have yet to be fully understood or even tested for. Big Pharma on the other hand would like nothing better than to get the entire planet on statins.

[@Unsensitive]

LDL is needed for atherosclerotisis but not the cause. The cause is oxidized or glycated LDL. So the question should be "What causes LDL to oxidize or glycate?" Answer Sugar glycates Polyunsaturated fats(PUFA) in the LDL make is oxidize easily. Have high LDL and high PUFA.. it's a recipe for disaster. Eat low PUFA and high saturated fat diet? You have lots of LDL that isn't at risk for oxidation, this perfectly fine.

[@guerino8945]

@@Unsensitive I agree.

[@imaprinta]

This is great informatuon, but why did Dr. Hyman bother to have a guest on when he was going to do most of the talking? Geez, he made me anxious because almost every time he asked something he would interrupt and finish her thoughts.

[@ddundeez]

My Dad gone at 59 bc of stroke and heart attack. His doctor never talked about these sort of knowledge and understanding. He only gave a medication. And i'm blessed to be here and listen to this podcast.

[@tonyyero7231]

same here...my dad died at 59 with a heart attack

[@crusaderlatin732]

High triglycerides low HDL, are the true cause of heart attacks.

[@Bilalali60]

Coq 10...homostein test

[@NickSpriggs]

You may want to consider a coranary artery calcium (CAC) scan. Im 56, CAC 499, it is a good early indicator of existing heart disease. Normally reccomended over age 40, but earlier if you have a family history of heart disease.

[@ddundeez]

@@NickSpriggs thanks a lot Spriggs. I really appreciate it 🙏🏾

[@alchemy1]

Before Keto diet, HDL 40, TG 225. LDL 104. TC 183. A1C 5.7. Weight 210 lbs. After 8 months on Keto. HDL 75. TG 50. LDL 350. TC 490. A1C 5.3. Weight 167 Lbs.

[@popybarua3216]

Thank God, I've never taken Statins as per My GP's prescription. It was just wee bit higher than the border line. I was never overweight or even unhealthy. He just got some tests done and freaked me out how dangerous this result was... I started exercising a bit more and watched my weight and also started Intermittent Fasting. Stopped all bad oils, increased good fats, good proteins and avoided fructose as much as I could. So far so relaxing.. we need these types of lectures as TV shows for people watch rubbish shows for hours. At least you get to learn something useful

[@Smiles2U4Ever]

Excuse me, but our society is too dumbed down to tune into these sort of shows.

[@aankwenti]

@@harvdog5669 nobody "needs" fructose

[@cornstar1253]

@@harvdog5669 no

[@yabbadabbadoo8225]

fake foods and chems in water are what mainly cause CV issues. Switch to a 100% Farm produce diet if your are suffering any medical issues. They will soon clear up.

[@missthunderstormable]

now when i think of it, you are sooo right, so few thinga on tv about health and researches and myths

[@paxanimi3896]

It’s not that I don’t like dr Hyman, but he won’t SHUT UP

[@perugino25]

I have LDL 277 my ratio Triglyceride /HDL ratio is 1.20 and H1AC is 5.5. I am doing intermittent fasting since mid April average 16 hours at least 6 days a week; its becomes normal now. I have lost my belly and my weight is similar as when I was in high school. I am 61. If I would have known about Intermittent fasting before, I would have not taken statin several years ago. I refuse to take even headaches pills. FYI, I have learned to eat only when I am hungry.

[@waynekennedy7922]

My recent cholesterol test came in at 8.0. I eat well, intermittent fast, don't drink alcohol and do full body workouts 3x a week and am 45 years old. My body fat is about 15% too. There is no way I'm taking a statin. By every other metric I'm a healthy person.

[@injanhoi1]

I would only worry about the tryglyceride number. My number was good but the LDL was on the borderline high side. I'm going in for a checkup in a couple of months and see what happens. I've lost weight since my last checkup.

[@orion9k]

Get your testosterone and sexhormone checked.

[@precocioussceptic4967]

My mother in law turns 90 this year. She has cooked all her own food from scratch her entire life. No health issues other than arthritis in her knees from years of gardening. So when her doctor recently diagnosed her with high cholesterol and prescribed statins. This exact same scenario happened with my grandmother but she took the statins and guess what happened? Her always sharp mind deteriorated very quickly. So we learned our lesson and told my mother in law not to take them.

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

My family has always had “high cholesterol”, but no one has ever had heart issues. It is most likely the particle sizes, which nearly all doctors are not educated in.

[@okmmauh]

Good

[@TB1M1]

THats correct. But you are confused TC/HDL ratio IS important. If you have high HDL and high cholesterol its not generally a problem, commonly in women.

[@precocioussceptic4967]

@@TB1M1 studies have shown that higher LDL is linked to longevity

[@TB1M1]

@@precocioussceptic4967 wrong. Higher HDL. Actually it's only TC HDL ratio that is linked

[@lmowner5722]

Could someone just put together a list of tests we should have, not what our doctors recommend so we can just give it to our doctors or order them ourselves: cholesterol types, trigs, cac, a1c, etc etc. My head just spins listening to all of these podcasts…I just need a list

[@goodmorningbeautifulhumans1638]

Stop going to doctors, eat whole food, move your body and get sun without toxic sunscreens.

[@user-sr8mf2vg9p]

Cholesterol with nmr, fasting glucose, ha1c.

[@theresa94010]

@@user-sr8mf2vg9p Thank you. What does NMR stand for ?

[@mj8495]

@@theresa94010The NMR LipoProfile test is an advanced cardiovascular diagnostic test that uses nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to provide rapid, simultaneous and direct measurement of LDL particle number and size of LDL particles, and also direct measurement of HDL and VLDL subclasses. This detailed lipoprotein particle information allows health professionals to make more effective individualized treatment decisions than previously possible based on standard lipid panel testing. The atherosclerotic culprit not LDL cholesterol, but LDL particle number.

[@DowJonesDave]

Take notes dummy...

[@Lenzer50]

I’ve been doing Keto, IF and ACV for over 3 years and reversed my fatty liver, all my health problems went away, my arthritis is 80% better and my blood pressure dropped to 127/81, I’m 60 and don’t remember ever having normal blood pressure.

[@Katsiaryna2000]

I agree that keto is best way to go , why else would we have a gallbladder?!

[@gustavomora7593]

Wow long message 🙂but happy yo hear your story!

[@firstlast8108]

i just started keto and am hoping for those good results too !! YAY for you !!!!!

[@helenlitovsky]

Same happened to my mom. I put her on Strict Keto/ intermittent fasting, her Blood pressure went normal after 20 years of hypertension and being on medication. Now it has been over 6 months, she is still drug free. And also she lost 20 lbs in less then 2 month

[@gummybear41283]

keto almost killed me

[@shdwbnndbyyt]

My elder brother who studied biology/biochemistry in college and was taking the Air Force's pharmaceutical courses at the time, told me back in 1974 that the issue was not cholesterol or saturated fats, but the issue was polyunsaturated fats and blood sugar, which form the artery blocking compounds. In the 1990's I attended a local American Chemical Society meeting where one of the presentations was about the body's metabolic pathway where it takes blood sugar and polyunsaturated fats and converts them into arachinoidic acid, which was considered one of the building blocks of the clogs....

[@iss8504]

My son is currently in med school. Biochemistry prof was asked if sat fat oxidized and she said NO. Next question was whether eating fewer pufas and mufas would decrease oxidized ldl and thus plaque and she said yes. She herself avoided seed oil and only ate butter, tallow etc which gave higher sat fat percentages. All natural fats have mixes of pufas, mufas and sat fats. Safflower is close to entirely pufa. She never eats out and avoids processed food. Not rocket science. Don't glycate or oxidize your ldl.

[@avpr1c]

Underrated comments 👍

[@stephenfurr8769]

So, you’re telling me Fish is unhealthy to eat? Polyunsaturated fats are found in Fish and Walnuts. Polyunsaturated Fats are Omega 3 rich. I agree with the Saturated Fats statement though. I’m intrigued not attacking here. Please elaborate.

[@annastarr2043]

@@stephenfurr8769 I'm guessing she's referring to the polyunsaturated fats foisted upon us in processed foods

[@pnp8849]

Most people don't know seed oil (aka: vegetable oil) is a main ingredient in polyurethane paint sold at hardware stores. It's quite sad to see people eating/cooking with canola, soy, corn, olive, avocado oil because of medical industry said these are "healthier fat alternative". Human are smart but advertising industry are smarter. My family been cooking with animal fat or butter and lots of salt for decade and most are in retirement age now with zero health issue other than work related stress, lol.

[@catebessencourt2137]

True! My Grandma had high cholesterol in her early forties . However , she lived to be 96. She had an active life and rarely ate meat. To her meat was an occasional treat. Lots of veggies , rice, legumes and greens .

[@papadave9061]

"Stuck in this paradigm of treating the symptom".............been saying that for decades about a LOT of things. This is a very informative vid, so thanks to both of you.

[@judysketteno1966]

I learned so much about sizes of cholesterol from this video. I appreciate your information.

[@amyfriedlander7850]

This program offers a superb explanation of how to interpret the routine lipid test results we receive and how to dig deeper to promote good cardiovascular health. Very helpful to prepare for talking to one's doctor or to search for a new one when one's doctor is not doing the job.

[@arminbeyg6608]

Thank you for this informative and inspiring video from two sympathetic doctors🙏

[@lynncoffin180]

It wasn't mentioned in your program, but I was in my 60's when diagnosed my cholesterol was high and ordered statins. I took them a few months but they were making my legs ache, so I stopped. Now, in my 80's, I've been diagnosed with CKD Stage 3. I learned by researching the side effects of statins that they WILL damage kidneys. I'm never sick, have been active ALL my life, and I still have energy, no aches or pains and at 86 I refuse ALL prescriptions. I should never have been put on statins. I feel like pharmaceutical companies are making people sicker so they can make more money.

[@kindnesstoall]

Good interview would love to hear her complete her thoughts. She hits on subject topic that is interesting.

[@carolinespence15]

Im glad medical doctors are finally getting this. But many holistic professionals have been saying this from day one. Inflammation is the key here.

[@Chiroman527]

Thank You Dr. Hyman and Dr. Boham, for this great enlightening video/Podcast. I'm 70 YO, ladened with Spinal Arthritis, DDD, Facet Joint arthritis, and have had elevated Cholesterol for over 10 years +/-. My PCP, has been trying to get me on Statins since that time. Since before that time, my total Chol. was around 210-220 but had HDLs at 60+ . Then the number started to rise to 265 Total Chol. with LDLs at 146 in 2021. The Dr. put me on Zetia (Ezetimibe) since November. LDLs dropped to 122. per the updated Blood work done in February. I was a Pack a day smoker up until 4.5 years ago, now use a vape Juul. I do have atherosclerosis - 50% calcium blockage in 1 artery. BP is generally good 130-136 / over 26 -30. No Diabetes. But as your discussions here about INFLAMMATION - is Public Enemy NO.1. I have the Apple Shape - Belly fat. Insulin Resistance is the culprit. This is so consistent with so much other research on line. The evidence of the amount of Osteo arthritis I have (in the Spine, hips, knees, thumbs (encroaching there too), even in one ankle. I have always been a Anxious type perosn, including suffering Anxiety and Panic Attacks over the years On & Off. I'm going to send this Podcast to my Doctor - PCP - Internist for 20 years. There are Soooo many Pieces to the Puzzle. Head spinning actually.

[@scotniver7180]

Lucky me. This is exactly what I'm researching for my own health. And you both are explaining it beautifully.. Thank you for the presentation and analysis

[@Isabel-wi5dq]

Thank you so much for this extremely informative session, I really appreciate it and found it so helpful!

[@msbee2896]

Dr. Mark, you are a gracious host. Thank you

[@janicerivera5570]

phenomenal podcast - very helpful

[@RobertSavelkoul]

Great information in a very easy to access way presented. Thanks!

[@timevangelista7250]

This is a great convo, especially after 20 minutes in. Excellent explanations on the biology end as well as the usual statements. Thx for the video/info.

[@highrzr]

"I'm not talking about the broccoli. I'm talking about the flour and the sugar." No truer words were ever spoken. A lot of good info here.

[@loganwolv3393]

Yeah coz brocoli only has like 4g of digestable carbohydrate and then it has fiber and nutrients too so it's difficult to overeat unlike the flour and the sugar wich is ez pz to voer eat.

[@2718rm]

This is by far the most informative well balanced review of cholesterol as it relates to Cardiovascular disease that I have found. Thank you so much!

[@davidfisher5140]

Thank you so much for this. I will watch it more than once. This is very useful to me because I have no good doctors that actually see patients near me. I cannot even get scrips filled easily.

[@stephenclayton6686]

Wow, what an excellent podcast! So informative. Many thanks.

[@michaelshymske1344]

Thank You Dr. Hyman and Dr. Boham I sent your clinic at the Cleveland Cleveland Clinic a new patient request. I have been a patient at the Clinic for 20 years and I am looking for the opportunity to learn an alternative health source. Great Job , Mike

[@davidcompton6049]

My dad died of a massive heart attack at 80. His total cholesterol was 180

[@frankiegonzalez7989]

I am learning so much from watching your pod cast.

[@Rayblondie]

So many mistakes were made in the past but one has to realise that many mistakes are being made now. One has to use their common sense.

[@a.s.r.3661]

A million thanks to both of you for saving people's lives.

[@confucius247]

Glad to see and hear a very educational video stating that Cholesterol is only one cause of heart disease. I had my heart attack at 47 (over exerted myself), managed to get to the hospital pretty quick smart as opposed to waiting for an ambulance. A stent was inserted due to a clot, wasn't overweight, or anything like that, regular check ups with the local GP, just the usual, change your diet as Cholesterol was 5-6 range, blood pressure normal, no real exercise, although job was very stressful. Since the stent, changed diet, weight resistance training (light), and tossed the job in, no stress. Cardiologist and my local GP won't even look at me coming off my statin and blood pressure pill which is a let down, that said, they are the professionals that we all look up to and have to listen too. Heart attacks have been on my father's side, Dad, Uncle's and Aunties all going out in their 70's, Mums side is Diabetes, and of course I saw a dietician who ordered a glucose test and we found out that I was pre-diabetic, but my local GP wouldn't acknowledge it, suffice to say, I sometimes do wonder if these professionals look outside the square, e.g. I take Vitamin D3, K2, fish oil and a few others, just from my research and 15 years on am going strong, is it the diet, the statin, the resistance training and not having any stress in my life that's keeping me going, or all of the above ?

[@cho7707]

All of the above. 👍

[@gajananphadte3440]

I know it is stress only. What I say is... the people who care for their car paint do not go to a garage for fixing the car. They go to the hospital for fixing their internal pipes. If you want to know the proof, go to CCU and ask those in the bed. Also, they give too much importance to vitamin M

[@MrMilanoLau]

Several months ago, my doctor told me my LDL was too high and must take medication immediately, otherwise I would have heart attack in a few years. I told him my LDL has been higher than normal for 30+ years. And I am still alive and well.

[@mirandagjergji4795]

This is exactly what happened to me as well...what a coincidence 😅

[@jayadsilva67]

Mine too. And my testosterone is also high. Need one new woman every few months.

[@mollymonaghan7991]

This is my story, too. I’ve thrown that medication in the trash. It caused horrible joint pain. Now he wants me to take Zetia. Is that ok?

[@MrMilanoLau]

@@mollymonaghan7991 I am just a layman and know not much about medication.

[@bingbong727]

Can I ask what your ldl levels have been last 20 years?!

[@Irisphotojournal]

I stopped taking statins years ago because of pain in my legs, I also refused Ramipril for elevated BP as he said I would need a blood test to make sure It didn't affect my kidneys. Big Pharma have GP's in their back pockets and good information is hard to come by.

[@velona509]

I had the same problem. Pain in the legs and back when I was taking statins. My doctor tried various other different statins and they all ended with the same painful result. I now take L-Arginine L- Citrulline complex (L- Argiinine 750mg L-Citrulline 250mg. ) This has not only reduced my blood pressure it is also good for ED. what it does is relax the blood vessels and open them up. I take one in the morning and once at night. I do not now take statins or other blood pressure medications.

[@theresa94010]

GPs are basically drug dealers for big pharma now. Sadly.

[@OurGodIsLove]

Thank you for sharing valued health lessons.

[@estercastillo784]

Thank you both, this session has been so Informative, and has answered some of the questions I had for a while, I am glad I found this info. Thank you Dr. Hyman, and Dr. Elizabeth Boham, blessings🙏

[@jeffriley2502]

Great information. Thanks for sharing.

[@kweirmeir]

Absolutely insane that this isn't common knowledge yet, and that the health authorities are too paralyzed to act. It's criminal.

[@doogiedoesyoutubable]

So cool, I along with sooo many appreciate people sharing their knowledge. Gracias

[@Pmc1744]

great stuff every dr. should know and care about but it is more work and they are not gunna go the extra mile like you guys thank you for helping all of us understand this stuff

[@bumbles3304]

Fabulous video, thank you.

[@anitasapra]

What a wonderfully educational video about cholesterol and heart disease and diabetes! Thank you so much for it! 🙏 I wish all doctors were as honest and as efficient and caring for the patients as you both.❣️wow!

[@monslay5624]

I absolutely love the analogies of the golf vs beach balls and the dirt with dump trucks. It's an exceptional to explain to us regular people.

[@waltertodd4479]

Thank You for taking the time to explain to mewhat my nurse practioner could not. Obviously I need to find someone else more like yourself for my care.

[@relydbrowning2570]

Outstanding podcast Dr Hyman💝 You're a gift!

[@jayday545]

This is great info. I go in for blood work in 3 weeks and will be asking for MMR. My last test had me in 300 LDL but my Triglycerides were 85 and my HDL was 45. I have lost 35 pounds since that test, cut all processed foods and started exercising more. Eating Fish, chia seeds and other omega 3 foods. I’ve always been high in LDL. Pretty much above 200 since I was 20.

[@terry2346]

NMR, NOT MMR.

[@atticuskilby515]

We are all different and medicine attempts to place us all in similar little boxes. The best we can do is use common sense, do research, and not take everything that comes from a white coat as absolute truth. After all, we know our bodies better than anyone else. I am 5'7' and weigh 120lbs, my cholesterol has been near 300 for years. I am active and eat extremely well. Will I take Statins--NO.

[@douglasjrhodes]

Just signed up for your news letter. Thanks so much for sharing, possibly life saving information!

[@jeffb5781]

Exceptional discussion. Thank you!

[@chiyerano]

So glad to see a doctor that is also a registered dietician. Really refreshing to hear them mention the benefits of nuts and seeds as well as legumes and getting tests on cholesterol particles and their sizes and condition. I was hoping they would emphasize the importance of getting fats from avocados and olives and coconuts themselves as opposed to their oils. Interesting podcast overall.

[@deanrickman8093]

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[@deborahhebblethwaite1865]

Me too

[@TheIgnacio777]

You interrupt too much! Too many interjections. Let the guest speak.

[@scottstorchfan]

Exactly.

[@christianpetersen1782]

Thank you both so much for sharing this knowledge. I’ve painstakingly made copious written notes to digest and to speak to my doctors(s) about. Subbed. Thanks and best wishes from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 . 👏 👏

[@user-zi5rk3kz2d]

This was so helpful, thank you! I'm going to share with my patients.

[@Sassieone1]

👍 Great channel! Very informative 🤓

[@monikapastor1958]

Excellent talk Dr Hyman and Dr Boman about the cholesterol information.

[@corneliushood4215]

The Lord Jesus Christ makes the difference for sure with our Health, Changes are always necessary with all the watered down chemically fat saturated processed foods

[@scoobtoober2975]

I was pre-diabetic, not diagnosed. Pre-mature heart beat from a traumatic event. Mold in a house. Had the PMHB for 15 years. Went OMAD and on day 2 the PMHB went away. Super cool 9 weeks later it's still gone. It was pretty regular, once a day or a few times a day. Thanks for sharing

[@christinebuckingham8369]

What is PMHB?

[@LtdMusic]

Wow thats interesting! What does PMHB stand for? Thanks!

[@donnasilver940]

Very informative.I enjoyed that to help my health fight.

[@normablodgett9367]

By sharing this knowledge, Doctors Hyman and Boham are going to elevate the quality of life and possibly save lives (iF and only iF) people choose to be compliant in terms of diet and lifestyle change. What these doctors are doing to educate the population is a GIFT! I personally will pass on this video to others and also do my best to follow their advice, so that I can enjoy my friends, family and life going forward. THANK YOU TO THESE "DOCTORS WITH INTEGRITY."

[@dstrong86bluecoffee]

STATINS TOXIC SIDE EFFECTS: EVIDENCE FROM 500 SCIENTIFIC PAPERS (Cholesterol Book 3) - Evans, David GREAT CHOLESTEROL MYTH, REVISED AND EXPANDED Why Lowering Your Cholesterol Won't Prevent Heart Disease Bowden, Jonny, Sinatra MD, Stephen T. (cardiologist) TRUTH ABOUT STATINS: Risks and Alternatives to Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs - Roberts MD, Barbara H. (cardiologist) STATIN NATION: DAMAGING MILLIONS in a Brave New Post-health World - Malcolm Kendrick MD STATIN DRUGS SIDE EFFECTS AND THE MISGUIDED WAR ON CHOLESTEROL - Graveline MD, Duane DARK SIDE OF STATINS: NEW SCIENCE That Shows How Drugs Like Lipitor May Do More Harm Than Good - Davis, Mark CHOLESTEROL AND STATINS: SHAM SCIENCE AND BAD MEDICINE - de Lorgeril, Michel SINATRA SOLUTION: METABOLIC CARDIOLOGY Second Edition October 9, 2015 Sinatra MD, Stephen Truth Behind Statins: Helpful or Harmful? Mark Hyman and Aseem Malhotra on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2iqdXmri6qApJo

[@debbyfigueroa7787]

Although a lot of this is stuff I already know it is painful to have the reality check. 😅 My father had his first heart attack at 27 and I don't have the best lifestyle (not the worst but definitely not the best) and I went through a high anxiety stage at the age of 27 knowing my levels were high at 25 and thinking it could be me any minute but man, lifestyle is one of the hardest things to change! 😆 I am now 30 and praying for the strength to change before my kids get sucked into this same cycle!

[@marshhawk730]

you can do it Stella just change one thing per week

[@dstrong86bluecoffee]

STATINS TOXIC SIDE EFFECTS: EVIDENCE FROM 500 SCIENTIFIC PAPERS (Cholesterol Book 3) - Evans, David GREAT CHOLESTEROL MYTH, REVISED AND EXPANDED Why Lowering Your Cholesterol Won't Prevent Heart Disease Bowden, Jonny, Sinatra MD, Stephen T. (cardiologist) TRUTH ABOUT STATINS: Risks and Alternatives to Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs - Roberts MD, Barbara H. (cardiologist) STATIN NATION: DAMAGING MILLIONS in a Brave New Post-health World - Malcolm Kendrick MD STATIN DRUGS SIDE EFFECTS AND THE MISGUIDED WAR ON CHOLESTEROL - Graveline MD, Duane DARK SIDE OF STATINS: NEW SCIENCE That Shows How Drugs Like Lipitor May Do More Harm Than Good - Davis, Mark CHOLESTEROL AND STATINS: SHAM SCIENCE AND BAD MEDICINE - de Lorgeril, Michel SINATRA SOLUTION: METABOLIC CARDIOLOGY Second Edition October 9, 2015 Sinatra MD, Stephen Truth Behind Statins: Helpful or Harmful? Mark Hyman and Aseem Malhotra on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2iqdXmri6qApJo

[@zaheeralam2822]

Excellent Podcast Really Provided an indepth fore view regarding Insulin Resistance & Correlation of Hypercholesteramia Keep up the good Job Docs

[@banditbaker1675]

Thanks Guys I learned so much in this podcast 👍

[@cynthianelson3711]

This was a very good session from you two! I'm currently on a ketogenic diet, I happen to see your blog on the "Pegan diet" so I searched for you on KZbin. Yay!!!!

[@faimohkihfaimohkih8223]

Bravo!!! Thank you for mentioning HDL/trg ratio!! Even with use of nmr lipid profiles I find that HDL/trg ratio is a better predictor of heart disease risk and a better target for improvement with lifestyle and nutrition changes in my patients. NMR is great for patients who have significant cardio vascular disease risk, but for a lot of patients, just targeting HDL/trg to be close to 1 is enough to vastly improve their health.

[@scottheshot1]

YES

[@rossgooding7423]

Trg/hdl….

[@konstantinoschristou3701]

Thank you. May you be well.

[@sampathr2]

Very useful and wonderful conversation about cholesterol.Tks for sharing

[@brucehutchinson9527]

Excellent I learned more about what normal values for HDL should be ratio of triglycerides to HDL, normal range for insulin and ideal value for hemoglobin A1c. This can help with me I'm with understanding what my my naturopath and my internist primary care doctor goals are for me.

[@wellnesscoachingwithmar]

My LDL is 160 , but my trigs only 68 and HDL 96. I also have no visceral fat. It's very concerning when LDL seems to be the only concern for doctors.

[@ceilwhiteside3938]

This was an interesting, life-changing video. Thank you both for your expertise.

[@MandyBoursicot]

Good information ! Thank you for making this public !

[@andrewmays3988]

Thoroughly enjoyed listening to Dr. Elizabeth Boham, MD. WOULD LOVE TO LISTEN TO HER DISCUSSING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AND THE IDEAL LIFESTYLE AND DIET CHANGES NEEDED TO PREVENT/REVERSE CD.

[@carolwong9279]

Loved this podcast. Thank you.

[@amaliamorales5606]

Thank you for sharing this information...interesting video

[@aryaratnabakshi7406]

Good to see the program

[@cherylcuthbertson5406]

Thank you so much for this clear explanation of what actually go on in the body with cholesterol and heart disease/stroke risk. Brilliant!!

[@antoniomunoz4363]

Great podcast

[@danielkibira2358]

Hi Drs Hyman & Botham, fantastic podcast,

[@janfox2596]

Such a great podcast! Thank you!

[@franciscoadolfo5805]

Thank you for the presentation. Don't want to sound ungrateful, but allow your guess to be the center of attention. By constantly repeating/paraphrasing what she said just makes the video unnecessarily longer. Ask the question, then let her role.

[@summerrain1579]

Ive tried to watch a few of his interviews but I always end up giving up. His constant interruptions make the interviews jarring.

[@claudettethomas5921]

sooo right. Gosh they piss me off when they interrupt their guest

[@azalangindah608]

True indeed..soo annoying

[@ligiasommers]

Love the episodes with her 🙏🏻💖🌷

[@corneliushood4215]

If we follow the Lord Jesus Christ plans for our life he will guide what to stay away from to stay healthy Mentally, Physically and Spiritually

[@newt702]

This was SO helpful thanks so much

[@jeandumoulin2521]

Excellent discussion, very informative/helpful, merci beaucoup…

[@TheMarpalm]

Very informative

[@miguelrosado6125]

I have been treated for high lipids since my early 30s. In the beginning I remember seeing values of 3200 triglycerides and 800 total cholesterol. I'm still alive at 68 after 30+ years of treatment with lipid lowering medications, among them gemfibroxil, fenofibrates, niacin, rosuvastatin and lately Repatha. The fight is still on, I do have some plaque buildup in the carotids and in both legs behind the knees, have been in a gym for the last 10yrs and have noticed how these medications have reduced my capacity to exercise. My cardiologist just issued a prescription for the particle test. My grandfather on my mother side died of a heart attack at the age of 55, I never met him. This is my story on a nutshell. Still working on the nutrition component. Any comments will appreciated.

[@parthasuresh1225]

Wondering if you received any help for nutrition to help you

[@iL1keTurtlesPoker]

Damn those numbers are insane, good to hear you've taken steps to medicate it and are doing the best you can

[@Definitely_Someone]

You have Homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia?

[@radouaneny]

Wow! If there is one video that ppl concerned with Cholesterol should watch this would be it! Thank you

[@albertogorrin2860]

Great video, having retired to Florida at 70 now I’m having first signs of heart disease. Heavy Metals you mentioned, well the Chem Spraying here is incredibly high, just one factor. Thanks

[@johnsmith-fr3sx]

Instead of the statin racket, take vitamin K2 to reduce calcification of soft tissues including arterial walls. And most importantly reduce chronic high insulin from the modern overeating pattern of three meals a day and three snacks in between. High insulin drives inflammation in arterial walls and other tissues. This inflammation is a key factor in atherosclerotic plaque formation. You cannot reduce insulin by lowering calories but still maintaining regular feeding. Intermittent fasting is the only way (if there is a weight problem then do alternate day fasting). Ketogenic diets are useful but not perfect since the problem is overeating. With baseline insulin fat stores can be used. Reducing calories will not burn fat if it maintains elevated insulin. And high insulin results in hunger from regular undershooting of blood glucose. That is why diets fail and no amount of calorie counting works. Intermittent fasting is the best way to reduce calorie intake.

[@HobzyMcRuse]

It's difficult to overeat on a ketogenic diet as fat is so satiating. Healthy Keto is also a great pathway to intermittent fasting as it decreases hunger pangs and promotes so many cognitive benefits.

[@dorianshadesofgray2981]

I prefer natural sources of vitamins so for the last 5 years I’ve been eating Gouda cheese for my source of vitamin K2

[@Betty77168]

Thank you - that's so helpful and I discovered this myself last year when I limited my eating to between 9am and 5pm, then stopped. I lost a stone and a half in about two months and i've managed to keep the weight off. Question is, whilst everyone knows refined carbs and sugar is bad, what kind of veg, proteins and fats would you say are the best for optimum health? Where can you find K2 in food?

[@johnsmith-fr3sx]

@@Betty77168 K2 can be found in egg yolks and fermented products such as sauerkraut. It is found in cheeses. Chicken meat has more than beef and pork. Beef liver has a lot. The best source is Japanese fermented soy beans (natto) but that is not readily available and may not be to everyone's liking. The K2 supplements use natto as a source. Vegetables are have K1 and some K1 is converted to K2 in our bodies but not enough to cover our need. The cruciferous vegetables are the best source of many vitamins and other nutrients (kale, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, etc.) They can replace fruits and in particular the fructose. Sauerkraut has a lot of vitamin C. Stay away from omega-6 oils (all of the so-called vegetable oils such as canola, sunflower, corn, peanut, etc.) They actually contribute to insulin resistance and have been shown in laboratory studies to cause damage to mitochondria in mice at reasonable calorie amounts. The "heart healthy" oils scam is predicated on the impact of polyunsaturated oils on LDL. LDL is a structural molecule used in cell walls to fill gaps. Polyunsaturated oil are incorporated into cell walls (they are not reprocessed into some human-specific fatty acid) and create gaps. Reducing LDL is a hack and what should be reduced is the oxidation of LDL. Oxidized LDL is what penetrates into the arterial walls and contributes to plaque formation. But LDL oxidation is facilitated by glycation first (chemical attack by glucose on protein molecules). Even if your blood sugar is "normal" a high carb diet over time exposes you to more glycation. So we have low level inflammation from high insulin levels and glycation from the regular glucose spikes. The healthy fats are saturated animal fats. They play no role in heart disease in spite of what is commonly believed. There is no mechanism how they would have such an effect. LDL oxidation occurs on super low fat diets as well. Olive oil and coconut oil are also very healthy. Do not touch margarine. It is hydrogenated omega-6 vegetable oil and is full of trans-fats, which are basically toxic. In terms of protein, animal protein is fine. Plant protein is a challenge because it usually comes with lots of carbohydrate (for example chick peas). Fermented tofu is preferable to regular tofu because soy beans have lots of hormone mimics and other compounds which are not particularly healthy. Fermentation breaks down these compounds.

[@Betty77168]

@@johnsmith-fr3sx That's so helpful, thank you John. I have heard about Omega 6 not being very good for you, I do take Omega 3. I was always confused about olive oil though - is it ok to cook with? I have always avoided margarine and quite early on I realised that low fat (and high sugar) was not healthy. Are there any breads that are healthy to eat at all? Is pasta also out if you want to avoid carbs or is it ok in moderation? Is dairy also a no as far as you're concerned?

[@dailydoseofmedicinee]

The hydroxyl group of each cholesterol molecule interacts with water molecules surrounding the membrane, as do the polar heads of the membrane phospholipids and sphingolipids, while the bulky steroid and the hydrocarbon chain are embedded in the membrane, alongside the nonpolar fatty-acid chain of the other lipids.👍

[@Chris-kr7gg]

The purpose of that and in layman's terms is ?

[@hyporedrogers6708]

EXCELLENT DISCUSSION, GREAT and SO MUCH RELEVANT INFO ♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@reynaldoalvarez2923]

Thank you. Outstanding presentation

[@MJ-py3bm]

I hope all the doctors learn truth and human physiology and How is our body works...

[@WhereNerdyisCool]

Thanks for explaining this. Statins make my muscles sore and I've endured it since my family has a history (French/Canadian ancestry) of elevated cholesterol.

[@Katie-vy5rd]

Yes, and stations can also cause rhabdomylitis....I'm a nurse and witnessed it... I will never take statins. Can't believe they are even prescribed!

[@iL1keTurtlesPoker]

There are some other options you can look at if you find the statins intolerable, PCSK9 inhibitors are new and seem very good for example, may be tough to afford them or get insurance to cover however

[@robinterkzer8128]

Learned a lot ! Thanks !