Cholesterol, Inflammation, and Atherosclerosis: Beyond the Myths | Episode 44

The Health Pulse

In this episode of The Health Pulse Podcast, we go beyond the outdated “cholesterol clogs arteries” model and explore the modern science of atherosclerosis—a dynamic process involving oxidized LDL, inflammation, immune activation, and metabolic dysfunction.

Learn how damaged arteries, oxidized LDL particles, and foam cell formation drive plaque buildup, and why markers like ApoB, hs-CRP, and triglyceride-to-HDL ratio offer a more accurate picture of cardiovascular risk than total cholesterol alone. We also highlight how insulin resistance and poor metabolic health contribute to unstable plaque and higher heart disease risk.

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Health Pulse (00:00:00)

2. Challenging the Simple Cholesterol Story (00:00:25)

3. Atherosclerosis: A Complex Process (00:01:42)

4. ApoB: The Better Marker (00:07:05)

5. Inflammation: The True Catalyst (00:12:40)

6. Metabolic Health and Personalized Risk (00:18:13)

7. Key Takeaways and Closing (00:23:22)