Cholesterol Is Not the Problem – What It Reveals About Inflammation, Metabolism, and Vascular Health | Inflammation | E133

What if cholesterol isn’t the problem… but a signal pointing to something deeper happening in your body?In this episode of Made for Health, Dr. Aaron Hartman sits down with Dr. Christian Jenski to take a deeper look at cholesterol through the lens of metabolic cardiology and vascular health.They explore why cholesterol is often misunderstood, and how focusing on a single number can miss the bigger picture. Instead, they break down how cholesterol functions in the body, why it’s essential for survival, and how factors like inflammation, metabolism, toxins, and nutrient balance can influence whether it becomes a risk.This conversation shifts the perspective from “lower is always better” to a more individualized approach, helping listeners understand how to interpret their labs in context and what may actually be driving changes in their lipid profile.Key Topics CoveredWhy cholesterol is essential and not inherently harmfulThe difference between total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglyceridesHow cholesterol levels relate to overall health and longevityWhy very low cholesterol may be problematic in some casesThe role of LDL particle size, oxidation, and densityWhat dysfunctional HDL is and why it mattersHow triglycerides reflect metabolic health and insulin sensitivityThe importance of ratios like triglyceride to HDLHow inflammation and oxidative stress influence lipid patternsWhy diet alone does not fully explain cholesterol levelsDiscover the book here: https://uncurablebook.com/Follow Dr. Aaron Hartman and Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine🌐 Website: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/📺 YouTube: @AaronHartmanMD