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EPISODE · Jan 6, 2026 · 7 MIN

The Cholesterol Myth: The Heart Disease Markers You Actually Need to Track

from Live Lean TV with Brad Gouthro · host Brad Gouthro

Go to my sponsor https://trylco.com/liveleanheart and use code LiveLeanHeart to get 20% off the Comprehensive Heart Health and other select tests. Get the insights you need to live a healthier life. Heart disease is the #1 cause of death, and most people don’t realize their risk is building silently for decades, even if their cholesterol test looks “normal.” In this episode of Live Lean TV, I break down why your standard cholesterol panel is missing the most important heart disease markers, and what Dr. Peter Attia actually recommends tracking for long-term cardiovascular health and longevity. According to Dr. Peter Attia, your total cholesterol number is only slightly more relevant to heart disease risk than your eye color. Instead, the real predictors are ApoB and Lp(a), two blood markers most people never test. ► Free 7 Day Trial To My Workout App: https://www.liveleantv.com ► Live Lean Body Quiz: https://www.liveleantv.com/quiz ► Free 7 Day Meal Plan And Recipes: https://www.liveleantv.com/free-stuff ⏱️ Table of Contents 00:00 Intro 00:59 Why You Need To Be Aware Of Cardiovascular Disease In Your 30's and 40's 01:32 ApoB: Your Cholesterol Test Is Missing This Heart Disease Marker 02:16 Why Lp(a) Testing Is Important For Cardiovascular Disease Risk 04:31 The Truth About Dietary Cholesterol And Heart Disease 05:53 HDL vs LDL Cholesterol Levels: What's The Difference In this video, you’ll learn: ► Why heart disease risk starts building in your 30s and 40s ► What ApoB is and why it matters more than LDL cholesterol ► Why Lp(a) is a genetic risk factor you should test at least once ► The truth about dietary cholesterol, saturated fat, and heart disease ► HDL vs LDL explained in simple terms ► Why standard cholesterol tests can give a false sense of security ► The exact blood markers I personally track for heart health and longevity Subscribe Here! http://bit.ly/SubLiveLeanTV Check Out Our Top Videos! http://bit.ly/LiveLeanTVTopVideos Read the blog here: https://www.liveleantv.com/blog Listen to the podcast here: https://www.liveleantv.com/podcast WANT MORE DAILY TIPS ON HOW TO LIVE LEAN?: ► INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/bradgouthro ► INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/JessicaGouthroFitness ► INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/LiveLeanTV ► SNAPCHAT: https://www.snapchat.com/add/bradgouthro ► FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLeanTV ► TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/bradgouthro ► TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/LiveLeanTV ► TIK-TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@bradgouthro ► TIK-TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@liveleantv #cholesterol #hearthealth #LiveLeanTV About Live Lean TV: Welcome to Live Lean TV. The online fitness and nutrition show, hosted by Brad and Jessica Gouthro, teaching you how to LIVE THE LEAN LIFESTYLE 365 days a year. Watch hundreds of fat blasting & muscle building workouts, easy and delicious recipes, as well as fitness and nutrition tips to get you your dream body (and maintain it 365 days a year). Make sure you click the SUBSCRIBE button for new fitness and nutrition episodes every week! Business Enquiries: [email protected] Why Your Cholesterol Test Is Lying to You (ApoB, Lp(a), & Heart Disease Explained) https://youtu.be/bmALZ2tKGBA Live Lean TV https://www.youtube.com/LiveLeanTV

Go to my sponsor https://trylco.com/liveleanheart and use code LiveLeanHeart to get 20% off the Comprehensive Heart Health and other select tests. Get the insights you need to live a healthier life. Heart disease is the #1 cause of death, and most people don’t realize their risk is building silently for decades, even if their cholesterol test looks “normal.” In this episode of Live Lean TV, I break down why your standard cholesterol panel is missing the most important heart disease markers, and what Dr. Peter Attia actually recommends tracking for long-term cardiovascular health and longevity. According to Dr. Peter Attia, your total cholesterol number is only slightly more relevant to heart disease risk than your eye color. Instead, the real predictors are ApoB and Lp(a), two blood markers most people never test. ► Free 7 Day Trial To My Workout App: https://www.liveleantv.com ► Live Lean Body Quiz: https://www.liveleantv.com/quiz ► Free 7 Day Meal Plan And Recipes: https://www.liveleantv.com/free-stuff ⏱️ Table of Contents 00:00 Intro 00:59 Why You Need To Be Aware Of Cardiovascular Disease In Your 30's and 40's 01:32 ApoB: Your Cholesterol Test Is Missing This Heart Disease Marker 02:16 Why Lp(a) Testing Is Important For Cardiovascular Disease Risk 04:31 The Truth About Dietary Cholesterol And Heart Disease 05:53 HDL vs LDL Cholesterol Levels: What's The Difference In this video, you’ll learn: ► Why heart disease risk starts building in your 30s and 40s ► What ApoB is and why it matters more than LDL cholesterol ► Why Lp(a) is a genetic risk factor you should test at least once ► The truth about dietary cholesterol, saturated fat, and heart disease ► HDL vs LDL explained in simple terms ► Why standard cholesterol tests can give a false sense of security ► The exact blood markers I personally track for heart health and longevity Subscribe Here! http://bit.ly/SubLiveLeanTV Check Out Our Top Videos! http://bit.ly/LiveLeanTVTopVideos Read the blog here: https://www.liveleantv.com/blog Listen to the podcast here: https://www.liveleantv.com/podcast WANT MORE DAILY TIPS ON HOW TO LIVE LEAN?: ► INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/bradgouthro ► INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/JessicaGouthroFitness ► INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/LiveLeanTV ► SNAPCHAT: https://www.snapchat.com/add/bradgouthro ► FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LiveLeanTV ► TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/bradgouthro ► TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/LiveLeanTV ► TIK-TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@bradgouthro ► TIK-TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@liveleantv #cholesterol #hearthealth #LiveLeanTV About Live Lean TV: Welcome to Live Lean TV. The online fitness and nutrition show, hosted by Brad and Jessica Gouthro, teaching you how to LIVE THE LEAN LIFESTYLE 365 days a year. Watch hundreds of fat blasting & muscle building workouts, easy and delicious recipes, as well as fitness and nutrition tips to get you your dream body (and maintain it 365 days a year). Make sure you click the SUBSCRIBE button for new fitness and nutrition episodes every week! Business Enquiries: [email protected] Why Your Cholesterol Test Is Lying to You (ApoB, Lp(a), & Heart Disease Explained) https://youtu.be/bmALZ2tKGBA Live Lean TV https://www.youtube.com/LiveLeanTV

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