Uploaded April 2022 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Your cholesterol is within the normal range.
Maybe you’ve got there by watching your diet, maybe you’re swallowing a pill or three. Maybe a little of both. The point is……….you’ve got there.
High fives all round. CONGRATULATIONS !
Officially you are less likely to die as a result of heart disease.
Maybe not.
Despite all the advances in technology and the lower cholesterol levels, in the US the number of people dying of heart disease is still staggeringly high.
This is a bit of a disconnect…
This video looks at how we are doing in the war against cardiovascular disease. And what you need to do, TO WIN IT.
Here is the link to work directly with me to create BETTER BODY CHEMISTRY and better health
payhip.com/betterbodychemistry
Here is the link to the cholesterol library page on the BETTER BODY CHEMISTRY blog.
betterbodychemistry.com/cholesterol
00:00 Your Cholesterol
00:11 Winning the War
00:48 Heart Disease Data
01:49 Rising Heart Deaths
02:27 Detailed Analysis
03:41 Questioning Cholesterol
04:26 Root Causes
05:48 Call to Action
Winning the War Against Cholesterol
Celebrating Cholesterol Levels:
Many people have successfully reduced their cholesterol levels through diet, medication, or a combination of both. The American National Center for Statistics reports a steady decline in high cholesterol rates over the past 20 years due to cholesterol-lowering medications.
Reduced Heart Disease Death Risk:
Official statistics suggest that with lower cholesterol levels, the risk of dying from heart disease has decreased. However, this decline in risk is not as straightforward as it appears.
Disconnect Between Cholesterol Levels and Heart Disease Mortality
Cholesterol vs. Heart Disease Graphs:
The transcript discusses a graph showing cholesterol levels dropping over 20 years while heart disease deaths initially fall but then increase around 2010, despite continued low cholesterol levels. This graph challenges the direct causation hypothesis between cholesterol and heart disease.
COVID-19 Impact on Heart Disease:
The increase in heart disease deaths, notably during the COVID-19 pandemic, suggests other factors besides cholesterol might be in play.
Reevaluating the Cholesterol Hypothesis
Obesity and Insulin Resistance:
Recent trends indicate that while cardiovascular disease mortality hasn't increased significantly, it also hasn't declined, with heart failure and deaths among younger age groups rising. Some researchers speculate obesity, driven by insulin resistance, is a primary factor.
Insulin's Role:
Insulin resistance, which keeps cholesterol production active continuously, is identified as a more critical issue than high LDL cholesterol. Cholesterol presence is considered a marker, not the cause, of cardiovascular trouble.
Need for New Approaches
Challenging the Status Quo:
The transcript argues for moving away from the focus on lowering LDL cholesterol to address the underlying causes like insulin resistance. The rampant production of cholesterol due to high insulin levels at night needs to be mitigated.
Testing and Management:
While no single blood test can determine insulin resistance, it often leaves other bodily clues. Managing insulin resistance might be more effective than focusing on reducing cholesterol alone.
Resources and Further Information
Body Audit and DIY Resources:
The video encourages viewers to sign up for a body audit to better understand their cholesterol and insulin status or visit the cholesterol library on the Better Body Chemistry blog for accessible scientific content.
Further References and Subscription:
The video ends with references used in the episode and encourages viewers to subscribe to the channel for future content on Better Body Chemistry TV.
Your cholesterol is within the normal range.
Maybe you’ve got there by watching your diet, maybe you’re swallowing a pill or three. Maybe a little of both. The point is……….you’ve got there.
High fives all round. CONGRATULATIONS !
Officially you are less likely to die as a result of heart disease.
Maybe not.
Despite all the advances in technology and the lower cholesterol levels, in the US the number of people dying of heart disease is still staggeringly high.
This is a bit of a disconnect…
This video looks at how we are doing in the war against cardiovascular disease. And what you need to do, TO WIN IT.
Here is the link to work directly with me to create BETTER BODY CHEMISTRY and better health
payhip.com/betterbodychemistry
Here is the link to the cholesterol library page on the BETTER BODY CHEMISTRY blog.
betterbodychemistry.com/cholesterol
00:00 Your Cholesterol
00:11 Winning the War
00:48 Heart Disease Data
01:49 Rising Heart Deaths
02:27 Detailed Analysis
03:41 Questioning Cholesterol
04:26 Root Causes
05:48 Call to Action
Winning the War Against Cholesterol
Celebrating Cholesterol Levels:
Many people have successfully reduced their cholesterol levels through diet, medication, or a combination of both. The American National Center for Statistics reports a steady decline in high cholesterol rates over the past 20 years due to cholesterol-lowering medications.
Reduced Heart Disease Death Risk:
Official statistics suggest that with lower cholesterol levels, the risk of dying from heart disease has decreased. However, this decline in risk is not as straightforward as it appears.
Disconnect Between Cholesterol Levels and Heart Disease Mortality
Cholesterol vs. Heart Disease Graphs:
The transcript discusses a graph showing cholesterol levels dropping over 20 years while heart disease deaths initially fall but then increase around 2010, despite continued low cholesterol levels. This graph challenges the direct causation hypothesis between cholesterol and heart disease.
COVID-19 Impact on Heart Disease:
The increase in heart disease deaths, notably during the COVID-19 pandemic, suggests other factors besides cholesterol might be in play.
Reevaluating the Cholesterol Hypothesis
Obesity and Insulin Resistance:
Recent trends indicate that while cardiovascular disease mortality hasn't increased significantly, it also hasn't declined, with heart failure and deaths among younger age groups rising. Some researchers speculate obesity, driven by insulin resistance, is a primary factor.
Insulin's Role:
Insulin resistance, which keeps cholesterol production active continuously, is identified as a more critical issue than high LDL cholesterol. Cholesterol presence is considered a marker, not the cause, of cardiovascular trouble.
Need for New Approaches
Challenging the Status Quo:
The transcript argues for moving away from the focus on lowering LDL cholesterol to address the underlying causes like insulin resistance. The rampant production of cholesterol due to high insulin levels at night needs to be mitigated.
Testing and Management:
While no single blood test can determine insulin resistance, it often leaves other bodily clues. Managing insulin resistance might be more effective than focusing on reducing cholesterol alone.
Resources and Further Information
Body Audit and DIY Resources:
The video encourages viewers to sign up for a body audit to better understand their cholesterol and insulin status or visit the cholesterol library on the Better Body Chemistry blog for accessible scientific content.
Further References and Subscription:
The video ends with references used in the episode and encourages viewers to subscribe to the channel for future content on Better Body Chemistry TV.
