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66. Cholesterol, Statins, LDL, and Why Blood Sugar Monitoring Matters More Than You Think
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- Feb 2, 2026
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Hi Listeners! If you’ve been told your LDL cholesterol is “too high” and left feeling scared, confused, or pressured to start a statin without real answers, this episode is for you. Today we’re unpacking the truth about cholesterol—why we actually need it for hormones, brain health, and immune function, why healthy fats aren’t the enemy, and how decades of fear-based nutrition advice led us away from what truly protects the heart. We’ll talk about LDL, HDL, triglycerides, and the history behind our obsession with cholesterol numbers—including how flawed research shaped modern guidelines. More importantly, we’ll zoom out to what really matters: blood sugar, insulin resistance, and chronic stress. You’ll learn why inflamed or oxidized cholesterol—not cholesterol itself—is the real problem, how high insulin and glucose damage cholesterol particles, and why triglycerides and the TG:HDL ratio often tell a much clearer story than LDL alone. We’ll also discuss statins—what they can do, what they don’t address, and why lifestyle changes are still essential whether you’re on medication or not. If you’re ready to feel informed instead of afraid and want a more holistic, functional approach to heart and metabolic health, this episode will help everything finally make sense. Ready to feel empowered? Grab your earbuds and listen in! Sara — Nourish Health Coaching To learn more about my 12-week Gain Health, Lose Weight, Grow Closer to Your Creator Program, book a FREE discovery call here: www.callwithsara.com Follow Nourish Health Coaching on social media: New Facebook Public Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1092112296115850 Facebook - Nourish Health Coaching - https://www.facebook.com/sarapaxtonhealthcoach Instagram - sarapaxtonnourish - https://www.instagram.com/sarapaxtonno…