Ep #58: The Truth About Fats & Cholesterol in Perimenopause and Menopause with Jonny Bowden

In this interview, Andrea talks to Dr. Jonny Bowden, author of over 15 health books, including "The Great Cholesterol Myth, Revised and Expanded" and "Living Low Carb." Jonny Bowden has a Ph.D. in Holistic Nutrition and is a Certified Nutrition Specialist. Here are some of the topics they cover.00:50 Introduction01:20 Cholesterol 101-how it was measured with HDL and LDL measurements and why it's important to use new testing NMR Particle Test07:10 Lipoproteins, their relationship to cholesterol and plaque in the arteries09:08 The many types of cholesterol outnumber the two commonly talked about and measured, HDL and LDL10:45 How to advocate for yourself and what to ask for to test your cholesterol12:20 The main predictor of heart disease14:25 How little conventional doctors know about nutrition and prevention 16:20 Why cholesterol matters in menopause, especially when LDL rises, and its relationship to estrogen26:00 Triglycerides to HDL ratios and their importance in predicting heart disease29:10 Insulin resistance and root causes of chronic conditions31:26 Insulin resistance is treatable and reversible with diet, exercise, and lifestyle32:56 Is eating fat making us fat?35:00 The most important nutrition advice everyone needs to follow38:27 Supplements you can benefit from-Vitamin D3 + K2, Magnesium, Fish Oil, Multivitamin, and Multi-mineral with selenium and zinc, probiotics, and tocotrienols.Also recommended by Jonny during the podcast:The Cancer Code by Dr. Jason FongWhy We Get Sick by Benjamin Bikman, Ph.D.Jonny's Free Course-The Five Day Challenge-Intermittent FastingEpisode #40: The Best and Worst Oils for Your Health with Dr. Jonny BowdenVisit wearemorphus.com to learn more about the signs and symptoms you may be experiencing, and read our latest articles on perimenopause and menopause.Join our Wearemorphus PRIVATE group here: https://bit.ly/2MsxBBf ====== 🔔 S U B S C R I B E: https://bit.ly/3NwqWDc ====== 🦋J O I N our email list: https://bit.ly/3DJFkH0====== // S O C I A L M O R P H U S ↙️ ▸ instagram | @wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/367EfWU  ▸ email | [email protected]  A N D R E A D O N S K Y ↙️ ▸ tiktok | @andreadonsky | https://bit.ly/2VMgiDK ▸ instagram | @andreadonsky | https://bit.ly/2T9HojG  ▸ facebook | /andreadonskyRHN | https://bit.ly/2WB4UYT  ▸ twitter | @andreadonsky | https://bit.ly/3cDj5C9  ▸ linkedin | https://bit.ly/2Teraph  DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on any of the product links, Morphus will receive a small commission so we can keep pumping out videos like this one (please note this doesn't increase the price of the product). Thank you so much for youSend us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined💊 Shop Morphus Supplements: https://wearemorphus.com/collections/all📖 Order "Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition & Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best." (Simon & Schuster, May 5, 2026)Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/4xaREJK Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4rFj7jk 📰 As seen in USA Today: https://bit.ly/43nrMwO  ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh🦋 SUBSCRIBE to our list: https://bit.ly/3VdDA0VFOLLOW US: TikTok @andreadonsky & @wearemorphusInstagram: @wearemorphus | @andreadonskyFacebook: /wearemorphusDISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider. This podcast contains affiliate links; Morphus may earn a commission. Thank you for your support.