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Metabolic Freedom With Ben Azadi

#935 Your Doctor Is WRONG About Cholesterol with Ben Azadi

Metabolic Freedom With Ben Azadi

Ben Azadi

Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Fitness, Alternative Health

4.8946 Ratings

🗓️ 16 January 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi delves into the misunderstood topic of cholesterol and its link to heart disease. He challenges the conventional belief that high cholesterol is harmful, emphasizing its essential roles in hormone production and cell function. Joined by Dr. Nathan Bryan, a nitric oxide researcher, they discuss the negative impacts of low cholesterol and statin medications. They debunk myths, highlight the importance of comprehensive lab tests, and advocate for a holistic approach to metabolic health, urging listeners to rethink their views on cholesterol and heart disease risk factors. 📚🎁 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Gary Brecka, Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: https://www.ketokamp.com/free-course  📖 Download my FREE guide How to Lose 10 Pounds of Stubborn Fat in 7 Days: https://bit.ly/3DRrpkd 🍟Avoid Seed Oils at Restaurants. Download your FREE Seed Oil Allergy Card here: https://bit.ly/3L9VIDr 🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

Transcript

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0:00.0

The Greek definition for metabolism is to transform. Your metabolism is designed to take food and to transform it into energy so you feel good and burn fat. We are determined to deliver the science and art of metabolism to you.

0:22.6

We bring on the thought leaders in this space to have life-changing conversations

0:27.6

so you could apply it and upgrade your metabolism.

0:30.6

The topics covered here include biohacking, ketosis, carnivore, fasting strategies, mindset, and metabolic health.

0:39.0

Your body was built to be self-healing.

0:41.3

Our goal is to identify the interference and remove it.

0:44.7

You are a masterpiece because you are a piece of the master.

0:48.8

Welcome to the Metabolic Freedom Podcast.

0:51.3

My name is Benazotti.

0:52.3

I'm the best-selling author of KetoFlex, and I want to thank

0:55.7

you for spending part of your day with me.

1:01.5

One of the most common questions I see on social media is this. Ben, I was recently told

1:07.1

by my doctor that my cholesterol is high. He was concerned and suggested I take a statin

1:13.0

to lower my cholesterol. Should I be worried about my cholesterol too? While I cannot tell you to

1:18.9

take a statin or not take a statin or any medication, I can tell you that the answer that I typically

1:24.2

say is, congratulations. If your cholesterol is higher than before, you probably look better and feel better.

1:31.4

That's because cholesterol is vital for so many important functions inside of your body.

1:36.6

The truth that your doctor won't tell you about is this.

1:39.7

Total cholesterol on your lab report is absolutely meaningless.

1:43.7

Yeah, it's true.

1:45.0

Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States in pretty much all first world countries.

1:51.0

But did you know that the studies actually show that more people die from heart disease with normal to low cholesterol than with high cholesterol?

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