# #613: Bad Medicine: Rethinking Cholesterol, Statins, and Heart Health

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Podcast: [Vitality Radio Podcast with Jared St. Clair](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vitality-radio-podcast-with-jared-st-clair-112604)
Published: 2026-02-14T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1a260ed
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Duration seconds: 2040

## Resource

On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared takes a closer look at the cholesterol conversation and the widespread use of statin medications through a functional health lens. Rather than relying on fear or headlines, he explores how cholesterol numbers are interpreted, the difference between risk markers and root causes, and why metabolic health, inflammation, and lifestyle factors may play a larger role in long-term heart wellness. Jared also explains concepts like absolute risk, number needed to treat (NNT), and why informed decision-making matters when evaluating any health strategy. This episode encourages listeners to ask better questions, seek clarity, and consider a comprehensive approach to cardiovascular health that includes nutrition, movement, and targeted supplementation. As always, this discussion is educational and designed to empower you with information so you can make the best decisions for your personal health journey. Products: N.O. Cardio Boost Vital 5 Omega-3 + Antioxidants Natural Factors Rx Omega-3 Natural Factors Berberine Solaray Berberine Vital 5 Magnesium Bisglycinate Additional Information: #563: Bad Medicine: Why Your Gallbladder Isn’t Disposable & How to Thrive With or Without It #332: Cholesterol Controversy - Jared’s Interview on Inside The Aisle with Niki Wolfe Dr. Aseem Malhotra Dr. Uffe Ravnskov Dr. Zoë Harcombe Dr. Malcolm Kendrick Dr. David Diamond Visit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.com You can follow @vitalitynutritionbountiful and @vitalityradio on Instagram, or Vitality Radio and Vitality Nutrition on Facebook. Join us also in the Vitality Radio Podcast Listener Community on Facebook. Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com . Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitali…

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