Cholesterol

A Gut Feeling - A podcast by Dave O'Brien & Jake Doleschal

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The misconceptions about cholesterol are endless: "High cholesterol is dangerous." "Don't eat eggs and other animal products - they are high in cholesterol." "Your cholesterol is high - let's put you on statins."In this episode we talk about why cholesterol is IMPORTANT for your cognitive and hormonal health, why only looking at cholesterol is short-sighted, and why your food consumption actually just impacts your cholesterol levels by ca. 30%. We cover:What is cholesterol? The importance of cholesterol for your brain and hormonal health. Which lipid panel markers are relevant for cholesterol?The optimal ranges we work off of (versus what your doctor might say). Dietary recommendations for optimal cholesterol (plus Dave's favourite scallop recipe)Lifestyle factors to consider Our aim with this podcast is to educate you and provide you with tools to optimise your life by healing your gut.If you enjoyed todays episode, please share it with someone you think will benefit from it!Connect with us online, we'd love to hear from you on IG!Dave IG: www.instagram.com/dave.o.brien/ Website: http://daveobrien.com.auJake IG: www.instagram.com/coach_jakedoleschal/ Website: www.coachjakedoleschal.comNone of the information provided in A Gut Feeling is intended to treat, diagnose, or give medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional before making any changes to your lifestyle.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy