Cholesterol Health: The Surprising Truth! [David Diamond, PhD]

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Summary of Transcript:
In this YouTube video, Dr. Ken Berry interviews Dr. David Diamond, a PhD researcher who has studied the lipid hypothesis, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and familial hypercholesterolemia. They discuss the frustration many people experience when they adopt a low-carb, keto, or carnivore diet and see improvements in their health markers except their cholesterol levels. Dr. Diamond shares his personal experience with high cholesterol and how he learned that reducing carb intake was the key to improving his triglycerides and HDL levels. They also discuss the misconception that high LDL cholesterol is always a bad thing and the importance of understanding familial hypercholesterolemia.

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Summary of Description:
This video discusses the misinformation that doctors may have about high cholesterol and high LDL. Dr. Diamond, a professor at the University of South Florida, presents research that challenges common beliefs about the risk of elevated cholesterol levels and the benefits of cholesterol-lowering medications like statins. The video encourages viewers to educate themselves on this topic and work with their healthcare providers to monitor their health and medications. It also provides links to research sources and various products related to a healthy lifestyle.

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Debunking the Cholesterol Myth: Your Doctor May be Misinformed

If you’ve been told by your doctor to be worried about your high cholesterol levels and LDL, it’s time to reevaluate what you’ve been told. According to research, there’s a high probability that your doctor may be misinformed about cholesterol and its link to heart disease. In this article, we’ll discuss what the research really shows and how you can use it to teach your doctor.

Who is Dr. Diamond?

Dr. Diamond received his Ph.D. in Biology from U.C. Irvine and currently serves as a Professor in the Cognitive, Social, and Neuroscience Division at the University of South Florida. He has over 150 publications, reviews and book chapters that cover controversial issues involving cardiovascular disease and nutrition.

The Research

The PubMed database contains a wealth of research data that Dr. Diamond and his team of researchers have used to debunk the cholesterol myth. Some of the most noteworthy research data that Dr. Diamond has consulted for his work includes:

– A systematic review published in the BMJ on the use of statins for primary prevention in people without established heart disease that concluded that the benefits were small and outweighed by potential harm.
– A meta-analysis which found not taking statins was better for low-risk patients without pre-existing heart disease.
– A recent clinical trial designed to test the hypothesis that a reduction in total cholesterol levels and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels would reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease did not support the notion that high levels of LDL cholesterol are a primary cause of heart disease.

The above-referenced research raises serious questions about standard healthcare practice regarding the use of statins for high cholesterol and LDL-C.

What does this mean for you?

If you are worried about your high cholesterol and LDL levels and have been prescribed statins, it may be worth discussing the above-referenced research data with your doctor before continuing with any treatment plan. By doing so, you can work collaboratively with your doctor to develop the best plan of action for your individual wellness needs.

Our Takeaway

The notion that high cholesterol and LDL levels cause heart disease may be a myth perpetuated by decades of bad research and corporate interests. It’s essential to reevaluate current approaches to cardiovascular health and collaborate with trusted healthcare providers to develop individualized solutions that have been backed by legitimate scientific studies.

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If your doctor has you worried about your high cholesterol and high LDL then you must watch this video. Your doctor is misinformed about this important topic and this could hurt your health. We discuss what the research really shows and how you can use it to teach your doctor.

Dr Diamond received his Ph.D. in Biology in from the U.C., Irvine. He is currently a Professor in the Cognitive, Social & Neuroscience Division at the Univ of South Florida. He has over 150 publications, reviews and book chapters. Dr. Diamond has expanded his research to address controversial issues involving cardiovascular disease and nutrition. Dr. Diamond has delivered lectures on-line addressing how the public and healthcare workers have been misinformed about the risk of elevated levels of serum cholesterol and the appearance of substantial benefits of cholesterol lower medications, including statins.

— Research —
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35938780/
https://ebm.bmj.com/content/26/6/295
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32773573/
https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/16/9146
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2018.09.019

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