Is everything we are taught about cholesterol a lie? Imagine a world where the very medications prescribed to save us from heart disease are, in fact, doing more harm than good. In this episode I dive into a this study that might just turn the tables on conventional wisdom. I'm looking at this study from Zhou et al (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-024-03288-0) which used data from the UK Biobank study, and it's causing quite a stir on platforms like Reddit. This extensive research, involving over 110,000 participants, may just challenge long-held beliefs about LDL cholesterol and its role in heart disease. But as we peel back the layers, we uncover a narrative even more compelling than LDL's innocence: the potential peril of statins and cholesterol-lowering medications. Statins, the go-to solution for cholesterol management, are under the microscope. Could these widely prescribed drugs be linked to an increased risk of death, overshadowing their supposed cardiovascular benefits? Join me as I question the status quo, armed with evidence and a critical eye. This episode is not just a discussion—it's a call to rethink everything we've been taught about cholesterol, heart health and medications. 🛒 Amazon Store Front https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/drsureshkhirwadkar 🔥 https://themeatmedic.com🔥 🔥 https://primalfusiondiet.com🔥 🔥 https://drsuresh.com.au🔥 📖 Get the eBooks now: Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome, Ultimate Guide to Low Carb Diets, 30 days Carnivore Diet challenge Learn more about my Primal Fusion Diet - intro guide available at primalfusiondiet.com 👩‍🏫 Health courses and eBooks available at https://themeatmedic.com 🎙️Audio podcast at podcast.themeatmedic.com 💻 Join our Facebook group - The Meat-Based Tribe - available at https://facebook.com/groups/184626950960076/ ▶️ Subscription support available to support my work. Join on YouTube or at podcast.themeatmedic.com/support 📰 Join our newsletter to get exclusive discounts, bonus offers and notification of episodes, new products, and new offers at https://themeatmedic.com Welcome to The Meat Medic Podcast. I'm your host Dr Suresh Khirwadkar. I'm a GP and Lifestyle Physician and I'm a practicing carnivore. I've had great success myself and with patients by following a carnivore diet, and want to spread the word about how to achieve optimal health through diet, nutrition and lifestyle changes. Social Websites: https://themeatmedic.com, https://drsuresh.com.au Facebook: @drsureshkhirwadkar Twitter: @themeatmedic Instagram: @themeatmedic YouTube: @themeatmedic TikTok: @themeatmedic Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/drsureshkhirwadkar Do you have a story to share about your health, or success story losing weight or following a low carb / keto / carnivore diet? Please get in touch by social media or book to come on to my podcast at podcast.themeatmedic.com/booking Disclaimer All health advice is general in nature and is not intended to be individualized health advice. Always see your personal doctor if you are concerned about your health Hashtags #themeatmedic #weightloss #diet #lifestyle #carnivore #lowcarb #keto #fyp #dyor #diet #dietaryadvice #meat #carnivorediet #mealplan #dietplan #diet #nutrition #keto #ketodiet #primalfusiondiet