Episode

#479: Sunlight vs. Statins: The Surprising Science Behind Mortality, Cholesterol, and Heart Health

Podcast: BS Free MD with Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh - Medicine, Life, Family, Physician, Doctor, Healthcare, Medical History
Published: Sep 14, 2026
Duration seconds: 2256
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Summary

What if avoiding the sun is doing more harm than good? Drs. May and Tim unpack the surprising research connecting sunlight exposure, mortality, cholesterol, and heart health—and question whether conventional advice tells the whole story.