Ep. 499: Truth about Cholesterol, Statins and Hormones

About this episode

The episode discusses the complexities of cholesterol, statins, and hormones, emphasizing the importance of understanding personal health decisions.

What if everything you’ve been told about cholesterol, statins, and hormones isn’t the full picture? In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Elizabeth Plourde , who brings decades of research and firsthand experience inside the medical system. We explore how “normal” ranges have changed over time, why so many people are prescribed medications without deeper investigation, and what your body actually needs to function optimally. This episode is about empowerment—understanding your body, asking better questions, and not blindly outsourcing your health decisions. What We Cover 🔹 The Cholesterol Conversation No One Is Having Why “healthy ranges” for cholesterol have shifted over time The role of cholesterol in hormone production and brain function Why lowering cholesterol may not always equal better health 🔹 Statins: What You Should Know Common side effects (including muscle pain and fatigue) Why many people are prescribed statins without full context The importance of understanding risks vs. benefits for YOU 🔹 Hormones: The Missing Link Why hormone decline impacts nearly every system in the body The difference between synthetic vs. bioidentical hormones How hormone…

People in this episode

Host: JJ

Guest: Elizabeth Plourde

Topics covered

• cholesterol
• statins
• hormones
• health
• empowerment

Keywords

• medical system
• normal ranges
• health decisions
• synthetic hormones
• bioidentical hormones

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Great Cholesterol Myth

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