The Truth About LDL Cholesterol: Dr. Berg's Interview with Dave Feldman

LDL cholesterol is vital for your health!

Timestamps:
0:00 The truth about LDL cholesterol — hint; it’s not what you’ve been led to believe
1:46 LDL cholesterol is one of the least useful markers to determine metabolic health
4:13 When your cholesterol gets too low, you can experience health problems
5:50 Conversely, the more lean and fit you are, the more you’re likely to see your cholesterol go up
12:20 Populations with low triglycerides and high HDL cholesterol are less at risk for cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality
21:09 LDL gets villainized but is absolutely necessary for your body

I interview Dave Feldman, who has mastered the understanding of cholesterol. The second “L” in LDL stands for lipoprotein, and it’s actually like a boat that carries cholesterol throughout your body and not the cholesterol itself. Your body makes cholesterol because it needs it for health. Cholesterol is in every cell in your body, and you couldn’t function without it.

Dave has demonstrated many times that LDL will often drop in response to a high-fat diet, though a small subset of people may experience a dramatic increase, as Dave did. When he deliberately gained 20 pounds of body fat, though, his LDL dropped down to a normal level.

As well, populations with low triglycerides and high HDL (high-density lipoproteins) cholesterol have reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality. Lipoproteins carry not only cholesterol, but triglycerides, fat-soluble vitamins, and antioxidants. Everything your cells need that’s not water-soluble is carried in lipoproteins. And yes, your cells need triglycerides for energy. LDL also plays an important immunity role, along with helping repair damage in your body.

The ketogenic diet is powerful. It reduces your body’s requirement for insulin and can be a driver for what’s called autophagy, which is when your cells recycle damaged parts into usable protein. And it may help slow down the aging of cells, along with reducing your risk for cardiovascular disease.

Dave and I had a wide-ranging discussion about the connection between insulin, keto, and cholesterol. I encourage you to listen to the entire video to learn the fascinating truth about LDL cholesterol!

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 56, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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LDL cholesterol is vital for your health, although you probably have been led to believe it’s dangerous.