Have you ever read a book that completely shifted your worldview?
Turns out, thats total misinformation, Makary says.
Heres the kicker: Cholesterol that you consume isnot even absorbed by your body1.
That’s one of the great ironies.
According to Makary, over 90% of the cholesterol we consume passes straight through our system.
The idea that you gotta avoid cholesterol in your diet is something that’s not supported by science.
Cholesterol that you consume is not even absorbed by your body.
That’s one of the great ironies.
We need to stop taking the drug-first approach
Medication saves livesthats undeniable.
We have got the most over-medicalized generation in the history of the world, he says.
Yet, despite this, chronic diseases are still on the rise.
Maybe it’s time to take a step back and ask different questions, he suggests.
For instance, Can we treat morediabeteswith cooking classes instead of just throwing insulin at people?
The same goes for the overprescription of antibiotics and the widespread use of medications like Tylenol.
These are just a few of the many topics Makary and I covered in this podcast episode.
The conversation is packed with fascinating history, myth-busting facts, and an inspiring message for the future.
As Makary aptly says, The purpose of science is to challenge deeply held assumptions.
The purpose of science is to challenge deeply held assumptions.
To listen to the full episode, tune in onApple Podcastsor watch onYouTube.
