Episode 44: Cholesterol: Friend, Foe, or Feedback Loop?

Send us Fan MailThyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DOShow Notes Episode 44; Recorded: 12-5-2025Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DOCo-host: Dawn Sheffield I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.   Here’s some of what we covered today, not necessarily in this order:·        Low Density Lipoprotein and High Density Lipoprotein--crucial roles of LDL and HDL. ·        Cholesterol is not an enemy--unless our levels are out of range.  Then we may experience problems.·        About 80% of our cholesterol is made in the liver--and the levels are pre-determined by genetics;·        Two types of testing to consider: Basic and Advanced Lipid Testing.·        We must always interpret lipid levels in light of thyroid status, insulin resistance, inflammation, and a person’s genetics. They all go hand in hand.·        The two types of treatment that are available: functional (aka integrative) and traditional.·        Supplements, medications, and lifestyle changes used in treatment programs.·        Optimizing thyroid function can help to normalize lipid levels.·        Integrative endocrinologists tend to see knowledge as a continuum.  It grows as we learn how lifestyle, environment, and hormones all dance together. Each new discovery helps us better personalize care for patients. ·        And we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  For information on the related Webinar and online master course, see thrivethyroid.com.  Or forward your name and email to [email protected] or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  The webinar coordinates with the online master class.  Visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast.  Please stay in touch!  Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to [email protected] We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com; our YouTube channel (Dr. Angela Mazza), Facebook, and Instagram.   The topic of our next episode is “The Thyroid and Bone Connection.” Citations, references, additional information:Mazza, A. Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Available now on Amazon.Ask your healthcare provider about specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.  Copyright 2025 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved. Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.