# The Health Myths We've Believed Too Long: Victor Dedaj on Wellness, Vitamins & Truth

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Podcast: [Wellness Reimagined](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wellness-reimagined-7641383)
Published: 2026-06-22T14:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://wellness-reimagined.captivate.fm/episode/the-health-myths-weve-believed-too-long-victor-dedaj-on-wellness-vitamins-truth
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Duration seconds: 1371

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If you've ever felt tired by 3 PM, lost in a maze of conflicting vitamin advice, or quietly wondered why the wellness rules keep changing every few years, this conversation will feel like a long exhale. Real wellness isn't a strategy. It's a conversation with the body you've been ignoring. In this episode of Wellness Reimagined, Shreya sits with Certified Wholistic Health Coach Victor Dedaj to unlearn the myths around cholesterol, salt, eggs, and modern nutrition, and to rebuild a gentler, more honest relationship with our health. Expect clarity, not another protocol. About the Guest: Victor Dedaj is a Certified Naturopathic Practitioner, Certified Wholistic Health Coach, and the author of How to Be Happy, Healthy and Whole . Based in New York, he has spent over two decades helping people separate genuine nutritional truth from the noise of the modern wellness industry. Key Takeaways: Cholesterol is not the villain we've been told. Your liver makes about 80% of it daily because your brain, hormones, and vitamin D production depend on it. Lower cholesterol levels are often associated with shorter lifespans, not longer ones. Eggs are a near-perfect food. The yolk holds most of the nutrients and 40% of the protein. Eating only the whites means missing what makes the egg actually nourishing. Salt isn't the enemy either. The countries with the highest salt intake, like Japan, South Korea, and France, have some of the longest longevity rates. Healthy kidneys handle salt with ease. The body whispers before it screams. Low energy, persistent small pains, and afternoon crashes are early signals worth listening to, not dismissing. 70% of your immune system lives in your gut, and 80–90% of serotonin plus 50% of dopamine are produced there. Healing the gut often heals more than di…

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