The Cholesterol Code: A Groundbreaking Documentary Explores New Perspective On Cholesterol and Keto

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Does a rising LDL automatically mean you are at risk of a heart attack, even if you are otherwise healthy? And should concern about LDL prevent us from recommending ketogenic therapy? Both patients and practitioners often grapple with these concerns, even when keto leads to significant improvements, and sometimes even remission in chronic diseases like diabetes, bipolar disorder, PCOS, and others. We need to question if mainstream medicine doesn’t accurately weigh the risks and benefits of this potentially lifesaving therapy Dave Feldman, an engineer turned citizen scientist, has dedicated his career to exploring the complex relationship between LDL cholesterol and ketogenic diets. In this interview, Dave shares insights from his groundbreaking research, including a preview of his upcoming study that examines cardiovascular risk in individuals whose LDL rises on keto. He also introduces his highly anticipated documentary, *The Cholesterol Code*, which weaves together scientific findings and personal stories of those transforming their health with ketogenic therapies. _The Cholesterol Code_ is proudly supported by Metabolic Mind and the Citizen Science Foundation. The documentary will debut at the CoSci conference in Las Vegas February 7th. Stay tuned for updates on its release by following us on social media! *Expert Featured:* Dave Feldman X: @realDaveFeldman https://cholesterolcode.com/ https://citizensciencefoundation.org/ *Resources Mentioned* _Learn More About Coronary Calcium Scores (CACs) and Coronary CT Angiograms (CTAs)_ - https://www.metabolicmind.org/blog/beyond-ldl-exploring-calcium-scores-and-ctas-for-better-cardiac-insights _Elevated LDL Cholesterol with a Carbohydrate-Restricted Diet: Evidence for a “Lean Mass Hyper-Responder” Phenotype_ - https://cdn.nutrition.org/article/S2475-2991(22)00007-5/fulltext _The Keto Trial Match Analysis Provides Groundbreaking Data on LDL Levels and Heart Disease_ - https://citizensciencefoundation.org/the-keto-trial-match-analysis-provides-groundbreaking-data-on-ldl-levels-and-heart-disease/ *CMEs Mentioned* _Managing Major Mental Illness with Dietary Change: The New Science of Hope_ - https://www.mycme.com/courses/managing-major-mental-illness-with-dietary-change-9616 _Brain Energy: The Metabolic Theory of Mental Illness_ - https://www.mycme.com/courses/brain-energy-the-metabolic-theory-of-mental-illness-9615 Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry. Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/ *About us:* Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them. Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications. *Timestamps:* 0:00: Who is Dave Feldman? Insights into cholesterol research and his upcoming documentary film 1:46: What inspired the creation of The Cholesterol Code documentary 4:55: Highlighting transformational personal stories of individuals leveraging ketogenic diets to address health challenges 9:09: What is the Lean Mass Hyper-Responder phenotype? 12:21: The Keto Trial Match Analysis: LDL cholesterol and heart disease findings 13:10: Exclusive details about the "Cholesterol Code" special screening event 16:26: Balancing scientific integrity and storytelling: Tackling skepticism 22:05: Key themes of the documentary: Science, stories, and impactful questions 31:27: Where to learn more about The Cholesterol Code documentary