LipidCurious

LDL-C is the number we’ve all been trained to chase. But what if the real culprit isn’t the cholesterol itself… but the number of particles carrying it? Meet ApoB — the quiet truth-teller of lipidology. It doesn’t care how perfect your LDL number looks. It counts every atherogenic particle capable of injuring the arterial wall — the true measure of risk hiding beneath the surface. In this episode of LipidCurious, we’ll dig into what makes ApoB the stronger, sharper, and more hones...

Picture an atherosclerotic artery as a crime scene. Cholesterol piles up on the walls — thick deposits blocking what should be a free-flowing highway of blood. For decades, cholesterol was blamed as the culprit. But here’s the twist: cholesterol is just the passenger. The real suspects are the lipoproteins — the vehicles smuggling cholesterol into places it doesn’t belong. In this episode of LipidCurious, we’re stepping into the role of detective. We’ll assemble a lipoprotein from scrat...

We tell patients to “eat more healthy fats” — but what does that actually mean? Why is coconut oil villainized while olive oil gets the heart-healthy halo — even though both come from plants? Why does cheese get a pass on the charcuterie board, but butter gets the side-eye — even though both are saturated fats? The truth is, fatty acids aren’t just a diet label. They’re central players in inflammation, lipid metabolism, insulin resistance, and even gene expression. In this episode of LipidCur...

Welcome to Season 1 Episode 1 of LipidCurious — the podcast dedicated to demystifying lipids for medical boards and real-world clinical practice. If you’ve ever looked at a lipid panel and felt unsure what it really means, this episode is your starting point. In this kickoff episode, we cover: 1. What are lipids? 2. Their defining “superpowers.” 3. How are lipids classified — and why that matters in clinic Whether you’re preparing for boards or managing complex p...