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Ep. 813: Lowering Cholesterol Won't Prevent Heart Disease
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- May 12, 2026
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Summary
The Great Cholesterol Myth: What Your Doctor May Not Be Telling You with Dr. Jonny Bowden In this eye-opening conversation, JJ reconnects with renowned nutrition expert and bestselling author Dr. Jonny Bowden to unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in modern medicine: cholesterol. Dr. Bowden, co-author of The Great Cholesterol Myth , explains why the conventional cholesterol narrative is outdated, why total cholesterol tells us almost nothing about heart disease risk, and why inflammation and insulin resistance may be far more important predictors of long-term health. Together, JJ and Dr. Bowden discuss the evolution of cholesterol science, the overprescription of statins, and why people must become advocates for their own health instead of blindly outsourcing decisions to conventional medicine. In This Episode: Why total cholesterol is an outdated marker for heart disease risk The difference between LDL cholesterol and LDL particles Why “good” and “bad” cholesterol is an oversimplified concept What ApoB and LDL particle testing actually reveal about cardiovascular risk The role of inflammation in chronic disease and heart disease How insulin resistance predicts disease years before symptoms appear Why stress, processed foods, poor sleep, and sedentary living fuel metabolic dysfunction The connection between blood sugar regulation and cardiovascular health Why many conventional cholesterol tests are “1963 medicine” What lifestyle changes can help reduce inflammation naturally Why questioning medical dogma matters for your long-term health Key Takeaways: Dr. Bowden explains that cholesterol itself is not the enemy. Instead, the real issue is the condition of the particles carrying cholesterol through the bloodstream and the inflammation damaging artery walls. He…