I am thrilled to finally have the privilege of connecting with Dr. Jonny Bowden today! He is a board-certified nutritionist and the author of many books, including The Great Cholesterol Myth, my favorite one, co-authored with cardiologist Dr. Stephen Sinatra.In our conversation, Dr. Bowen and I dive into the anti-propaganda and flawed foundations that permeate the health and wellness space. We discuss the role of politics, economics, medicine, and commerce in shaping our health narratives and shed light on the misinformation, deception, and cognitive dissonance surrounding cholesterol. We explain how cholesterol works mechanistically in the body, explore why so much cognitive dissonance prevails within that space, and scrutinize the inadequacies of conventional lipid tests and the shift in focus to fat instead of sugar and insulin resistance, also looking into the metabolic plague of the 21st century, from insulin resistance to healthy and unhealthy metabolisms, to various types of fats. Additionally, we explain how statins work and share some side effects, and Dr. Bowden discloses the supplements he deems vital for a healthy life. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:Debunking some of the myths surrounding cholesterol How statins get overprescribedThe lesser-disclosed side effects of statinsHow our understanding of cholesterol has been corruptedThe history behind low-fat dietsThe truth about cholesterolHow the fear of fat has negatively impacted people’s healthThe cognitive dissonance caused by the belief that fat and cholesterol cause heart diseaseThe importance of advanced lipid panels for heart health assessmentsHow insulin resistance underlies every chronic disease, including high cholesterolDr. Bowden discusses his recommended supplements Bio:Dr. Jonny Bowden is a board-certified nutritionist, and the best-selling author of 15 books including "The 150 Healthiest Foods On Earth", "Living Low Carb", "Smart Fat", and the controversial best-seller (with cardiologist Dr. Steven Sinatra), "the Great Cholesterol Myth". He is a frequent guest on podcasts, has contributed to articles in over 50 major publications, and has appeared on every major television network His favorite subject to talk about is healthy aging. Connect with Cynthia ThurlowFollow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedInCheck out Cynthia’s websiteSubmit your questions to [email protected]Connect with Dr. Jonny BowdenOn his websiteOn FacebookOn Instagram and Twitter (@jonnybowden)Book MentionedThe Great Cholesterol Myth by Jonny Bowden and Stephen T. Sinatra