# The Cholesterol Myth: What You Need to Know About Statins & Heart Health

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Published: 2026-05-25T10:00:00+00:00
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Offer for Listeners - Free Sample and Discount Code: Fodzyme Enzymes - Click Here The Cholesterol Myth: What You Need to Know About Statins & Heart Health For decades, we’ve been told the same thing:👉 High cholesterol is dangerous.👉 Statins are the answer. But what if the story is far more complicated? In Episode 53, Dr. Jon Harmon and Tracey Green take a deeper look at cholesterol, statin medications, and the growing questions surrounding conventional heart health recommendations. In this eye-opening conversation, they unpack: ❤️ What cholesterol actually does in the body🧠 Why cholesterol is critical for brain and hormone health💊 The truth about statins and common side effects🔥 Inflammation vs. cholesterol — what really drives heart disease?🥑 The role of nutrition, stress, toxins, and lifestyle in cardiovascular health⚡ Why lowering numbers doesn’t always equal better health This episode challenges outdated narratives and encourages listeners to think critically, ask questions, and understand the body through a root-cause lens. Because your body isn’t broken…And health is about more than chasing lab numbers. 🎧 Tune in for a balanced conversation on cholesterol, heart health, and the bigger picture behind true wellness. Connect With Us:🌐 Website: www.rootcauseholistic.com📸 Instagram: @rootcauseholistichealth👥 Join the Facebook Community: Root Cause Holistic Health Group📲 Dr. Jon on Instagram: @how.to.reverse.aging📘 Tracey on Facebook: Tracey Green📘 Dr. Jon on Facebook: Dr. Jon Harmon💌 For coaching, speaking, sponsorship, or partnerships: tracey@rootcauseholistic.com Subscribe and join us every week as we help you reclaim your vitality—one root cause at a time.

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