Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/iOwfhFWUwhE Dr. Nadir Ali has worked as an interventional cardiologist in the Houston area for the last 26 years.  Since 2013 he has focused his efforts to improve heart disease, diabetes and obesity through diet and lifestyle interventions in his clinical practice.  In this episode, we discuss: Why LDL cholesterol goes up on a low-carb diet Phytosterols (aka plant cholesterols) are dangerous if you're on a statin drug Ketones and cholesterol Does the body ever stop making cholesterol? The benefits of LDL cholesterol Why do we fear LDL cholesterol? Is oxidized LDL a firefighter or an arsonist? What is the real cause of heart disease and strokes? The thrombogenic hypothesis Insulin resistance is a mitochondrial disease The side effects of statins What is the lean low-carb diet plan? How the reward centre of the brain works Daily steps to become metabolically healthy When to start including more fat in the diet How many carbs should you eat a day? Understanding the dopamine system in your brain What is intermittent positive reinforcement? Practical tips to help you sleep better The body does not need fiber Dr. Ali’s typical day of eating Carbs and high intensity exercise Dr. Ali’s thoughts on supplements Show Sponsor: BiOptimizers ultimatehealth at checkout Related links: Dr. Nadir Ali's website (Ali Cardiology) Follow Dr. Nadir Ali on YouTube Listen or watch Dr. Malcom Kendrick previously on TUHP (episode #576) Dr. Malcom Kendrick (books) Dr. Nadir Ali - Is Oxidized LDL an Injured Firefighter or an Arsonist? (YouTube) Dave Feldman Dr. Matthew Budoff Dr. Valentin Fuster (books) Rudolf Virchow B.F. Skinner (books) Related episodes: How to Reverse Insulin Resistance, End Inflammation & Prevent Disease | Dr. Morgan Nolte (#574) How to Naturally Reverse Insulin Resistance & Type 2 Diabetes | Dr. Jason Fung (#567) The Real Cause of Insulin Resistance & How to Fix It! | Dr. Robert Lustig (#542) Heart Surgeon Reveals What to Eat to Lose Weight & Prevent Disease | Dr. Philip Ovadia (#540) Scientist Reveals the Weight Loss Diet That Never Fails! | Dr. Eric Westman (#531) Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! How can you support our podcast? 1. Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts, we make sure to read them all. Android users, be sure to subscribe to our show on Spotify. Subscribers never miss any of the action ;) 2. If you’d prefer to watch vs listen to the interviews, head over to our YouTube channel and enjoy the full video conversations. Be sure and subscribe while you’re there. 3. Tell a friend about The Ultimate Health Podcast. They will surely thank you later. You can use the envelope button below to email a friend or tell them about TUHP in person. 4. Follow our adventures on our favourite social media platform, Instagram. 5. Share using the buttons below. Thank you!