{"podcast":{"title":"The Dr. Hyman Show","slug":"the-dr-hyman-show-559349","podcast_index_feed_id":559349,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/thedoctorsfarmacy","website_url":"http://drhyman.com/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/023e032e-c763-11ee-be4f-27c14bd0edec/image/58c2298b146908e4a11905da65fac830.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Dr. Mark Hyman","episode_count":1146,"summary":"Welcome to The Dr. Hyman Show, the podcast helping you take ownership of your health and reimagine what’s possible. Hosted by Dr. Mark Hyman—physician, bestselling author, and pioneer in functional medicine—this show explores the most pressing issues of our time: chronic disease, nutrition, mental health, food policy, prevention, and longevity. In a world where our food system fuels disease and conventional healthcare often overlooks root causes, Dr. Hyman delivers evidence-based insights and expert conversations that empower you to become the CEO of your own health. The Dr. Hyman Show goes beyond the headlines to envision a future where our food and healthcare systems support vitality, reduce chronic disease, and protect the environment. Whether you’re looking for actionable protocols, deeper understanding, or meaningful conversations at the intersection of health, food, and policy, this podcast is your trusted guide. Tune in, take the lead, and transform your health one episode at a time.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-08T22:20:36.352346+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dr-hyman-show-559349"},"episode":{"title":"Why Your Cholesterol Is High—and How to Start Fixing It in 10 Days","slug":"why-your-cholesterol-is-high-and-how-to-start-fixing-it-in-10-days","published_at":"2026-06-08T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dr-hyman-show-559349/why-your-cholesterol-is-high-and-how-to-start-fixing-it-in-10-days","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dr-hyman-show-559349","url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/441/traffic.megaphone.fm/HYMANDIGITALLLC7830184799.mp3","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/441/traffic.megaphone.fm/HYMANDIGITALLLC7830184799.mp3","summary":"High cholesterol is one of the most common reasons people are told they’re at risk for heart disease. But what if cholesterol isn’t the root problem? What if it’s actually a signal of deeper metabolic dysfunction—and focusing on the number alone causes us to miss what’s really driving cardiovascular risk? In today’s episode, we explore a functional medicine approach to cholesterol and heart health, including: Why high cholesterol is often a downstream effect of insulin resistance, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction The surprising role sugar, refined carbohydrates, and ultra-processed foods play in driving unhealthy cholesterol patterns How healthy fats, protein, fiber, and gut health influence cholesterol regulation and cardiovascular risk The nutrition and lifestyle changes that can improve metabolic health—and begin shifting key biomarkers in as little as 10 days When it comes to cholesterol, the better question isn’t always, \"How do I lower this number?\" It’s, \"Why is it elevated in the first place?\" By addressing the root causes—from blood sugar imbalance and inflammation to diet, movement, sleep, and stress—you can improve not just your cholesterol, but the underlying metabolic health that drives long-term cardiovascular risk. Resources Mentioned: Learn more about the 10-Day Detox: https://bit.ly/3PIUoxf Listen to my full conversation with Dr. Aseem Malhotra: https://bit.ly/4x5wEUR Track your metabolic and cardiovascular health biomarkers: functionhealth.com/mark for 160+ lab tests at just $365/year. Use code MARK2026 for $50 off. Have a question you'd love answered on Office Hours? Submit it here (0:25) Introduction (1:11) Understanding and Addressing Cholesterol with Functional Medicine (2:20) Metabolic Dysfunction, Health Reset, and Dietary Recommendations…","meta_description":"High cholesterol is one of the most common reasons people are told they’re at risk for heart disease. But what if cholesterol isn’t the root problem? What…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1426,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-dr-hyman-show-559349/episodes/why-your-cholesterol-is-high-and-how-to-start-fixing-it-in-10-days/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dr-hyman-show-559349/why-your-cholesterol-is-high-and-how-to-start-fixing-it-in-10-days.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}