Dyslipidemia High Cholesterol

About Dyslipidemia High Cholesterol

A high cholesterol number is one of the most common reasons people come to DrTalks, usually with questions about what it really means. An LDL that keeps climbing, a doctor recommending a statin, cholesterol that jumped during menopause, a high Lp(a), and worry about a heart attack despite good numbers are all things these experts see every day. These talks also go past the lipid panel. Cholesterol is tied to inflammation, blood vessel health, blood sugar and insulin, your thyroid and hormones, your gut bacteria and your genes. You'll find conversations on statins versus supplements, how your thyroid affects cholesterol, new Lp(a) therapies, and why your brain needs cholesterol to function. Doctors, cardiologists and functional medicine practitioners explain what's actually going on, which tests are worth asking your provider about, from ApoB and advanced lipid panels to heart imaging and inflammatory markers, and what helps, from prescription medication and plant-rich eating to omega-3s, fiber, herbs and hormone support.