In this episode, we delve into recent findings on the effects of polyunsaturated versus saturated fats on health, particularly focusing on their impact on LDL cholesterol levels. We also discuss the ongoing debate surrounding dietary fats and heart disease.?

Topics include:

– How higher ratios of polyunsaturated fats to saturated fats can lower LDL cholesterol.

– The role of saturated fats in increasing “bad” cholesterol and heart disease risk.

– Insights into the influence of diet on cholesterol levels through the #800gChallenge.

Referenced Articles
American Heart Association, 2017. Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease.
Hart et al., 2025. Meta-analysis of RCTs of polyunsaturated to saturated fats in the diet.
Ference et al., 2012. Mendelian randomization for low LDL genetic markers.
Virtanen, JK. 2018. Re-analyzing the older clinical trials of saturated fat vs. polyunsaturated fat. 

Referenced Podcasts
On Peter Attia’s “Outlive” (discusses cholesterol markers and tests)
On Saturated Fat, Cholesterol, and Heart Disease