The #1 Killer - and they’re treating it ALL wrong | Ep173
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Published 2021-09-14
Here's a staggering statistic: According to the CDC around 655,000 Americans die of heart disease EVERY YEAR – and it’s been that way for the last 80 years.
But my guest says the scariest part is this:
Most of the common "fixes" out there, like maintaining low cholesterol levels and taking preventative medicine may NOT be helping... In fact, he believes these recommendations are often doing more harm than good. And if you've read my work, you know - my guest and I are on the same page.
I'm joined by Jonny Bowden, aka the "nutrition myth buster," and he’s a board-certified nutritionist and expert on diet and weight loss. He recently re-launched his bestselling book, The Great Cholesterol Myth, Revised and Expanded: Why Lowering Your Cholesterol Won’t Prevent Heart Disease – And The Statin-Free Plan That Will. On this episode, Jonny and I reveal the TRUTH about cholesterol, expose the REAL villain when it comes to heart disease, and share what you can do TODAY to optimize your health and support a healthy heart.
On this episode you’ll learn:
Why standard cholesterol tests can have almost ZERO indication on your health – and the much more accurate test you should ask your doctor about (this could save a life!) (2:00)
The cholesterol LIE most people have believed for years – and what you NEED to know about cholesterol and your health (4:30)
The surprising truth about statin drugs – and the heart health plan I try first with most patients (ask your doctor if it might work for you) (9:00)
The #1 driver of heart disease (and almost ALL other serious illness) – and how avoiding it may help you live a longer, healthier life (17:00)
Why the term “pre-diabetes” is total nonsense – and what this diagnosis really reveals about your health (22:00)
What insulin resistance really means, how it happens in the body, and the first step to supporting HEALTHY insulin levels(28:00)
Why finding health goes beyond a better diet and more exercise – and how THIS could matter just as much (30:00)
Why I LOVE this lesser-known cooking oil, how I use it, and the best place to find it(43:00)
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Mentioned on this episode:
The Great Cholesterol Myth, Revised and Expanded By Jonny Bowden (order here!)
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Jonny Bowden’s Website
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The Energy Paradox: What to Do When Your Get‑Up‑and‑Go Has Got up and Gone – (order here!)
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All Comments (21)
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I was on cholesterol medication and it gave me chest pains in my heart everyday I started drinking apple cider vinegar with turmeric every morning about an ounce and a half and drinking 2 oz of extra virgin olive oil a half of the line a half of a teaspoon of Himalayan salt my cholesterol levels are normal I am no longer a diabetic and all of my joint pain is gone no more chest pain and I stopped taking medications for cholesterol
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I am almost 58, a little overweight, have family related risk factors for heart disease and high cholesterol, but do not have those same risk factors in my day to day life. I eat healthy, don’t smoke, rarely have any alcohol, etc. My cholesterol has varied between 200-248 for years. My doctor has encouraged statins for years and I refused. He finally sent me for a scan 2 years ago. My arteries were absolutely clean, a score of 0%! He brought up the higher cholesterol number at my last appointment and told me he would like me to have another scan at the next appointment. I may do it just to prove him wrong 😉.
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What a great podcast! I saw Johnny on another podcast and it was really great too! Cholesterol is a really big conundrum for us. It took me a long time to understand what is insulin resistance. After going on my Plant Paradox journey and reading many books and taking my labs, I now understand what is insulin resistance and what causes it. But, I am obsessed about health and wellness since June of 2018 when I was prediabetic with an A1C of 6.4. It's hard to explain to my family and friends what it is. I have family members who are obese and who also have recently had a kidney and spleen removed due to sudden kidney cancer. It was an emergency surgery! It boils down to eating Plants and not eating processed foods and refined carbohydrates and sugars. I am 3 years and 3 months on my Plant Paradox journey and truthfully, it's more than The Plant Paradox journey. I appreciate all of your podcasts! I consider myself educated now and that I am a student for the rest of my life! Unfortunately, our conventional medical industry doesn't teach this. Our very doctors don't understand diet. They understand prescriptions. And, I have to prove to them that I don't need prescriptions. This is real work like I am swimming against the current. But, I have to keep swimming because I want to "Die Young At A Ripe Old Age"!
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Dear Dr. Gundry, My doctor has been trying to get me on stations for years. I keep refusing. Thank you for this inspiring podcast. I appreciate the encouragement to pick up where I am and try... yet again... to improve my health. God bless you for "looking out for me and others like me ". 😊
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High fat, low or very low carb......miracles happen...!!! Great video.
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This was definitely an eye opener. I love when Dr's get straight to the point and tell the truth. My life changes right now. Thank you Dr. Gundry, your shows are so information packed. Thank you Dr. Gundry's guest.
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Very interesting . If I had known about high fat diet and statins 18 years ago my husband might still be here ,I kept him on a low fat diet ,he was also on a statin !!! 👍🇬🇧
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Nicely produced. Great that you answer viewer questions.
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Thanks Dr Gundry please keep up the great work that you're doing 👍👍
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LOVE all you bring Dr Gundry. 🙏 Would you ever consider doing a podcast on Lipoprotein little a (a). I have that issue and found it ONLY thru my Naturopath. Been working with holistically. But would LOVE to hear more from you. Thank you again! 🙏🌟💕
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I agree with all being said though I am not a doctor. I was recently discovered through a checkup with my doctor that my A1c was 7, blood pressure high, cholesterol very high. So I have been reading up on all of these. I agreed to take meds for bp but so far I am on my 5th try and all of them make me feel awlful. I am determined to change this with diet.
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What if the pail was filled with organic carbohydrates. I believe levels of insulin would be lower in my humble opinion. Everyone was slim in the 60' and 70' before processed food took over. Enjoyed listening to the two of you..
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Outdated tools,strategies and plans are today's world problem in almost every field, not only in medical practices😎
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I guess I'm screwed, I hate being around other people.
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I'm not even half way thru and this information is fantastic.
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This guest is beaming man.. Beaming with passion & sincerity.. TQ
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Thank you so much! I was just looking for info because I just had my blood work done. It was 238. I will now ask her on my next appointment if I can have copy of paper so I can better understand. I feel alot better listening to this today. I do fast with the 6 hour window daily, I also eat healthy fats, I do need to do more exercise 😅, but I am active, not completely inactive. Take care thank you!
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Great job guys! Thank you💕🤗
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Great conversation! 👍
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1 point - Patients fire doctors not the other way around. Patients pay for their services directly or via insurance so they are the one's doing the firing.
