Cardiologist REVEALS Why LDL Cholesterol Is Actually Good for You (It DOESN’T Cause Heart Disease)

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.

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In this episode, we discuss:
00:00 - Intro
00:44 - Why LDL cholesterol goes up on a low-carb diet
02:31 - Phytosterols (aka plant cholesterols) are dangerous if you're on a statin drug
05:25 - Ketones and cholesterol
07:46 - Does the body ever stop making cholesterol?
12:11 - The benefits of LDL cholesterol
19:41 - Why do we fear LDL cholesterol?
24:25 - Is oxidized LDL a firefighter or an arsonist?
36:20 - What is the real cause of heart disease and strokes?
38:11 - The thrombogenic hypothesis
42:48 - Insulin resistance is a mitochondrial disease
50:23 - The side effects of statins
55:07 - What is the lean low-carb diet plan?
1:06:22 - How the reward centre of the brain works
1:12:40 - Daily steps to become metabolically healthy
1:19:05 - When to start including more fat in the diet
1:23:43 - How many carbs should you eat a day?
1:27:09 - Understanding the dopamine system in your brain
1:33:38 - What is intermittent positive reinforcement?
1:37:01 - Practical tips to help you sleep better
1:41:01 - The body does not need fiber
1:46:54 - Dr. Ali’s typical day of eating
1:50:27 - Carbs and high intensity exercise
1:52:15 - Dr. Ali’s thoughts on supplements

Show notes: https://ultimatehealthpodcast.com/584

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