What Is Cholesterol Actually Doing To Your Body?

What Is Cholesterol Actually Doing To Your Body?

From No Appointment Necessary by No Appointment Necessary

April 27, 2026 · 43 min

About this episode

Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey discuss the role of cholesterol in the body, its types, and implications for heart health.

Cholesterol is one of those things you'll have heard of, but how much do you really know about it? Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey look at what cholesterol is, why your liver makes most of it regardless of your diet, and what your blood test results are actually telling you. Dr Amir also covers the difference between HDL and LDL, when statins are worth considering, and why being slim is no guarantee of a healthy heart. Plus, seed oils, and saturated fat. 💬 Got a question for Chat GP? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com We've partnered with ⁠Randox Health⁠. Take their Everyman and Everywoman health check at https://randoxhealth.com just use the code NAN15 to save 15% off their health checks. Results will arrive in just 2 hours from your sample arriving at the lab. The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Guests: Dr Amir Khan, Cherry Healey

Topics covered

  • cholesterol
  • health
  • heart health
  • diet
  • blood tests
  • statins
  • fat

Keywords

  • cholesterol
  • HDL
  • LDL
  • statins
  • heart health
  • seed oils
  • saturated fat

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