The Proof with Simon Hill | Vegan Diet Lowers LDL Cholesterol: Twin Study Results Explained | Chris Gardner | The Proof EP #312 @TheProofWithSimonHill | Uploaded June 2024 | Updated October 2024, 9 hours ago.
LDL cholesterol, often called "bad" cholesterol, is a well-known risk factor for heart disease. In this short clip from EP #312 with Christopher Gardner, we talk about a unique study that compared how vegan and omnivore diets affect LDL levels in identical twins. The study's design helped control for genetic factors, but the results have sparked some debate. Do the benefits come from the vegan diet itself, or is it more about the nutrients typically found in plant-based diets?
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LDL cholesterol, often called "bad" cholesterol, is a well-known risk factor for heart disease. In this short clip from EP #312 with Christopher Gardner, we talk about a unique study that compared how vegan and omnivore diets affect LDL levels in identical twins. The study's design helped control for genetic factors, but the results have sparked some debate. Do the benefits come from the vegan diet itself, or is it more about the nutrients typically found in plant-based diets?
Stream the full episode on YouTube: youtu.be/MwH1CKZbsBE
Or listen on your favourite podcasting platform: theproof.com/what-twins-can-teach-us-about-healthy-eating-christopher-gardner-phd
Want to support the show?
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• The Proof with Simon Hill - theproof.com/podcast
• Book: The Proof is in the Plants - theproof.com/book
• Apple Podcast - podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-proof-with-simonhill/id1367773989
• Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/7bAIJCVgnquxXZuQCdZyTi
• Instagram - instagram.com/theproof
• Twitter - twitter.com/theproof
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• Plant-Based Ferments Guide - theproof.com/ferments
• Two-week meal plan - theproof.com/mealplan
• Plant Performance - theproof.com/plant-performance
• Use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends.