
When Oreos outperform Statins in lowering Cholesterol, ft. Dr. Nick Norwitz and Dave Feldman
Physionic
Mar 9, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Refill liver glycogen with carbs to regulate LDL levels
The high LDL in lean, low-carb individuals is thought to be driven by the liver sending out fat for energy; adding carbs (even from Oreos) refills liver glycogen and stops this process.
Consume Oreos to significantly lower LDL cholesterol
In a case study, eating 12 Oreo cookies daily for 16 days lowered LDL cholesterol by 71%, outperforming a 32.5% reduction from a high-intensity statin.
Investigate high LDL cholesterol on Mediterranean-style keto diet
One researcher experienced his LDL cholesterol skyrocketing to over 500 on a very low saturated fat, Mediterranean-style ketogenic diet consisting mostly of fish and olive oil.
Confront uncomfortable questions to advance scientific understanding
The point of a provocative experiment like the Oreo study is not to give health advice, but to force the scientific community to grapple with uncomfortable questions and reconcile seemingly contradictory results.
Reevaluate saturated fat's role in LDL spikes
The massive LDL spike in lean mass hyper-responders is not primarily caused by saturated fat, as one researcher's highest LDL of 545 occurred on a diet with a 1-to-5.7 ratio of saturated to unsaturated fat.
Vilify six-pack over butter for high LDL levels
On a low-carb diet, having a low BMI is a stronger predictor of skyrocketing LDL than eating butter, leading to the phrase: 'If you want to vilify something for high LDL, vilify the six-pack.'.
Manipulate lipid system for rapid cholesterol changes
Contrary to the belief that cholesterol levels are stable, the lipid system is extremely dynamic and can be manipulated to change dramatically in a matter of days.
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