What Is Cholesterol Actually Doing To Your Body?
4/27/202643 min
Cholesterol is one of those things you'll have heard of, but how much do you really know about it? Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey look at what cholesterol is, why your liver makes most of it regardless of your diet, and what your blood test results are actually telling you. Dr Amir also covers the difference between HDL and LDL, when statins are worth considering, and why being slim is no guarantee of a healthy heart. Plus, seed oils, and saturated fat. 💬 Got a question for Chat GP? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com We've partnered with Randox Health. Take their Everyman and Everywoman health check at https://randoxhealth.com just use the code NAN15 to save 15% off their health checks. Results will arrive in just 2 hours from your sample arriving at the lab. The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Cherry Healey· Host1:03
Are there any warning signs?
Amir Khan· Host1:04
Often the warning signs are too late, so it could be a heart attack or a stroke. High cholesterol is one of the leading causes of people needing [censored].
Cherry Healey· Host1:12
I think there's a myth that if you have high cholesterol it's because you're overweight.
Amir Khan· Host1:17
I see people who feel like they're healthy because they are slim, and they come to see me after they've had a heart attack, and it's because they're not thinking about what they're putting into their body- Yeah ... because they look okay on the outside.
Cherry Healey· Host1:29
Why is everyone