#488 Dr. Gary McGowan - Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, and Cardiovascular Disease
About this episode
Dr. Gary McGowan discusses cardiovascular disease, its risk factors, and the impact of diet and lifestyle on heart health.
Dr. Gary McGowan drops in to share a masterclass on cardiovascular disease and its major risk factors, including: The relationship between cholesterol and cardiovascular disease Why LDL cholesterol is important What causes LDL cholesterol to rise The dietary factors that can increase LDL cholesterol Navigating misleading claims about LDL from the carnivore diet community Why elimination diets can appear to improve someone’s health The relationship between obesity and cardiovascular disease Why not all fat storage in the body is associated with the same level of disease risk Visceral fat, BMI, and the personal fat threshold Why cardiovascular risk accumulates over time The role of genetics in cholesterol and blood pressure What causes high blood pressure The role of dietary sodium in hypertension The most important lifestyle behaviours for lowering cardiovascular disease risk How to screen for atherosclerotic plaque buildup in your arteries Coronary artery calcium scans and CCTA imaging Whether caffeine and energy drinks increase the risk of heart problems And much more Follow Gary on Instagram: @drgarymcgowan CHAPTERS 01:31 Cholesterol and Heart Risk 04:50 Why LDL Rises 06:23…
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