Red Meat & Cholesterol: Separating Fact from Fiction | Dr Kevin Maki

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Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

Medicine, Science, Health & Fitness, Life Sciences

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🗓️ 24 December 2024

⏱️ 117 minutes

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Summary

Dr. Kevin Maki, renowned scientist and co-founder of multiple biomedical research centers, joins us to demystify the world of nutrition science. With a career spanning decades in epidemiology and clinical trials, Dr. Maki dives into the evidence behind red meat, cholesterol, saturated fats, and the impact of dietary habits on heart health. Discover the truth behind common misconceptions and gain clarity on making informed dietary choices.

In This Episode:

• What does the science really say about red meat and cholesterol?

• Understanding the role of saturated fats in heart health

• How observational studies and clinical trials shape dietary guidelines

• The truth about seed oils and inflammation

• Practical tips for maintaining a heart-healthy diet

Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction to Dr. Kevin Maki

2:35 The role of epidemiology in nutrition science

10:12 Unpacking red meat and cardiovascular risks

19:50 Saturated fats and their impact on cholesterol

28:30 Seed oils: Evidence vs. misinformation

38:45 Practical dietary advice for a healthier lifestyle

45:00 Q&A and final takeaways

Transcript

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Dr. Gabriel Lyons Show, where cutting edge science meets innovation and practical application for everyone.
0:08.4	In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Kevin Mackey, founder and chief scientists for Midwest biomedical research.
0:16.8	He specializes in the design and conduct of clinical studies in human nutrition, metabolism,
0:23.1	and chronic disease risk factor management. Dr. Mackie is also adjunct professor and dean's
0:30.8	eminent scholar in the Department of Applied Health Science at the Indiana University School
0:37.4	of Public Health. He is a master of the National
0:42.3	Lipid Association, fellow of the Obesity Society, and of course fellow of the American Heart
0:48.0	Association. Is there anything that this guy has not done? He's also the past president of the National Lipid Association and is the co-editor
0:58.8	in chief of the Journal of Clinical Lipidology. Dr. Mackey has participated in more than 300
1:05.4	clinical trials and observational studies as an investigator, consultant, and statistician, and has published
1:12.9	more than 300 scientific papers, books, and book chapters.
1:18.7	Earned his PhD in Epidemiology at the University of Illinois, which is exactly why I sit
1:26.4	down with Dr. Kevin Mackie. Please sit down with me in this conversation
1:31.7	with Dr. Kevin Mackey. Dr. Kevin Mackey, welcome to the show. Thank you so much. Glad to be here. Now, I got to tell you how
1:45.7	I decided that you were the perfect person, no pressure, to come on this show. I thought to myself,
1:51.8	how can we make sense of all the data out there? There's observational data, epidemiology, randomized
1:59.8	controlled trials, especially when it comes to nutrition
2:04.0	research. I don't want to embarrass you, but I'm going to read a little bit about your background
2:07.2	because it is impressive. You are founder and chief scientist for Midwest biomedical research.
2:15.1	You specialize in design and conduct of clinical trials in human
2:20.9	nutrition, metabolism, and chronic disease risk factor management.
2:28.1	You're an adjunct professor, your eminent scholar in the Department of Applied Health Sciences
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