EPISODE · Dec 5, 2025 · 43 MIN
166. What If High Cholesterol Isn’t the Villain? Dr Kiltz x Dave Feldman
from Keto/Carnivore Conversations · host Robert Kiltz MD.
Join Dr. Robert Kiltz and citizen scientist Dave Feldman for a deep dive into cholesterol, metabolic health, and the surprising science behind lean mass hyperresponders. In this conversation, they explore how ketogenic and carnivore diets impact lipid profiles, why LDL, HDL, and triglycerides may tell a different story than you think, and what new research reveals about cholesterol, heart disease, and personalized nutrition. Learn about the lipid energy model, the role of VLDL and LDL particles, and how diet, genetics, and lifestyle intersect in cardiovascular health. Discover insights from Feldman’s Citizen Science Foundation studies, CT angiogram data, and the upcoming Cholesterol Code documentary. 00:00 – Introduction: Dave Feldman’s cholesterol journey 03:15 – Discovering lean mass hyperresponders 07:40 – The lipid energy model explained 12:20 – VLDL, LDL, and HDL dynamics 18:00 – High LDL, high HDL, low triglycerides phenotype 23:45 – Cholesterol and heart disease: confounders and context 29:10 – Citizen Science Foundation and CT angiogram study 35:30 – Study results: plaque progression and regression 42:15 – Diet, genetics, and cardiovascular risk factors 48:00 – Cholesterol myths and metabolic health insights 54:20 – Future studies and the Cholesterol Code documentary 59:00 – Closing thoughts: personalized nutrition and citizen science🔔 Subscribe for more health coaching conversations on nutrition, metabolic health, and cutting‑edge research.Sign up now and join the Kiltz Mighty Tribe – Dr. Kiltz’s Free Keto and Carnivore Community! https://kiltz-mighty-tribe.mn.co/ Join Dr. Kiltz for exclusive meetups and events! Sign up here: https://kiltzmeatup.com/ Looking for personalized guidance? Sign up here for one-on-one help or coaching with Dr. Nelson! https://calendly.com/drnelson-kiltzhealth/60-min-one-on-one-coaching Connect more with Dr. Kiltz:Website :https://www.doctorkiltz.com/Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/doctorkiltz?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=f819f43c-43e2-45fe-ab8b-1c0af1962e2bKiltz Cups :https://kiltzcups.com/Doctor Kiltz Nutritional Solutions https://www.doctorkiltznutritionalsolutions.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/doctorkiltz/Tik tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@doctorkiltzFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/doctorkiltzBooks by Dr.Kiltzhttps://www.doctorkiltz.com/books-by-dr-kiltz/
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Join Dr. Robert Kiltz and citizen scientist Dave Feldman for a deep dive into cholesterol, metabolic health, and the surprising science behind lean mass hyperresponders. In this conversation, they explore how ketogenic and carnivore diets impact lipid profiles, why LDL, HDL, and triglycerides may tell a different story than you think, and what new research reveals about cholesterol, heart disease, and personalized nutrition. Learn about the lipid energy model, the role of VLDL and LDL particles, and how diet, genetics, and lifestyle intersect in cardiovascular health. Discover insights from Feldman’s Citizen Science Foundation studies, CT angiogram data, and the upcoming Cholesterol Code documentary. 00:00 – Introduction: Dave Feldman’s cholesterol journey 03:15 – Discovering lean mass hyperresponders 07:40 – The lipid energy model explained 12:20 – VLDL, LDL, and HDL dynamics 18:00 – High LDL, high HDL, low triglycerides phenotype 23:45 – Cholesterol and heart disease: confounders and context 29:10 – Citizen Science Foundation and CT angiogram study 35:30 – Study results: plaque progression and regression 42:15 – Diet, genetics, and cardiovascular risk factors 48:00 – Cholesterol myths and metabolic health insights 54:20 – Future studies and the Cholesterol Code documentary 59:00 – Closing thoughts: personalized nutrition and citizen science🔔 Subscribe for more health coaching conversations on nutrition, metabolic health, and cutting‑edge research.Sign up now and join the Kiltz Mighty Tribe – Dr. Kiltz’s Free Keto and Carnivore Community! https://kiltz-mighty-tribe.mn.co/ Join Dr. Kiltz for exclusive meetups and events! Sign up here: https://kiltzmeatup.com/ Looking for personalized guidance? Sign up here for one-on-one help or coaching with Dr. Nelson! https://calendly.com/drnelson-kiltzhealth/60-min-one-on-one-coaching Connect more with Dr. Kiltz:Website :https://www.doctorkiltz.com/Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/doctorkiltz?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=f819f43c-43e2-45fe-ab8b-1c0af1962e2bKiltz Cups :https://kiltzcups.com/Doctor Kiltz Nutritional Solutions https://www.doctorkiltznutritionalsolutions.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/doctorkiltz/Tik tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@doctorkiltzFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/doctorkiltzBooks by Dr.Kiltzhttps://www.doctorkiltz.com/books-by-dr-kiltz/
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