Root Cause Work of High Cholesterol

In this episode of Functional Nutrition Radio, we're diving into the root causes of high cholesterol because it’s more than just a number on a lab report! Instead of immediately resorting to statins, I’m breaking down what actually drives cholesterol imbalances, from inflammation and insulin resistance to thyroid function and gut health. If you’ve been told your cholesterol is “high” and handed a prescription without a deeper look, this episode is for you. Tune in to learn how to address cholesterol at its core and take a functional, root-cause approach to heart health!

Podcast Outline

• The history of statins and cholesterol - this is important to know there was potential bias in creating cholesterol guidelines that we follow in order to prescribe these pharmaceuticals
• People with normal cholesterol can still have heart attacks and people with abnormal cholesterol can be free of heart disease.
• Cholesterol basics - How cholesterol is mostly produced in the liver and why high cholesterol may signal liver needs support. Another basic is understanding cholesterol clearance. Cholesterol converts into bile - could bile support in production and flow be a place of needed support?
• We'll go into more ways that are influencing cholesterol levels that may need to be supported and not just throw a band-aid on it. Such as thyroid and blood sugar regulation.
• Since cholesterol is an incredible repair tool, what could be causing the body additional inflammation that causes cholesterol needs to increase.
• The population that may be ideal candidates to talk to their doctor about statins. 
• The real truth about blaming genetics on high cholesterol

Don't forget that cholesterol is a NECESSARY and IMPORTANT backbone in hormones. It's the backbone to building sex hormones AND cortisol. Want good hormones? Healthy cholesterol levels are necessary.