Maintain fasting insulin below 5 micro IU/mL to prevent LDL from penetrating arterial walls.
Maintain fasting insulin below 5 micro IU/mL to prevent LDL from penetrating arterial walls.
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Weight loss, cholesterol, and seed oils, Kyle Kingsbury interviews Paul
Paul SaladinoTL;DR
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High LDL is only dangerous in the context of insulin resistance; metabolic health rewrites the risk.
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For: Metabolically healthy individuals with low fasting insulin and no visceral fat, or those seeking to reverse insulin resistance.
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Skip if: Individuals with diagnosed diabetes, high visceral fat, or fasting insulin >5 micro IU/mL should resolve metabolic dysfunction first.
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Target triglycerides below 65 mg/dL and HDL above 65 mg/dL as markers of metabolic health.
Target triglycerides below 65 mg/dL and HDL above 65 mg/dL as markers of metabolic health.
Keep high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) below 0.5 mg/L to confirm low systemic inflammation.
Keep high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) below 0.5 mg/L to confirm low systemic inflammation.
Eliminate seed oils and prioritize animal-based saturated fats to support hormone and cell membrane synthesis.
Eliminate seed oils and prioritize animal-based saturated fats to support hormone and cell membrane synthesis.
Use a DEXA scan or MRI to verify low visceral adipose tissue, not just total body weight.
Use a DEXA scan or MRI to verify low visceral adipose tissue, not just total body weight.
Get comprehensive blood work every 6–12 months including fasting insulin, hsCRP, and lipid panel.
Get comprehensive blood work every 6–12 months including fasting insulin, hsCRP, and lipid panel.
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High LDL and ApoB do not cause atherosclerosis in insulin-sensitive people with low inflammation.
LDL does not passively leak into arteries via a concentration gradient; it is actively pulled in during repair processes.
Statins are unnecessary for lean, active individuals with high LDL if other metabolic markers are optimal.
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