Can you lower cholesterol without medication? In this episode of the Restorative Longevity Podcast, certified nutritionist Chris McKee explains how inflammation, oxidation, stress, poor sleep, and processed foods—not cholesterol—are the real threats to heart health.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

🔹 Why cholesterol is a repair agent, not a villain

🔹 The dangerous role of seed oils, sugars, and gluten in inflammation

🔹 How leaky gut, high fasting glucose, and poor sleep silently damage arteries

🔹 The truth about blood sugar: why 92–98 mg/dL may signal insulin resistance

🔹 Simple swaps: what oils to cook with, how to build an anti-inflammatory plate

🔹 The “gluten challenge” method to uncover hidden sensitivities

📣 Key Takeaway: Cholesterol rises to protect damaged arteries—your goal isn’t to block it, but to stop the damage.

📚 Topics Covered:

Gut inflammation and dysbiosis

Insulin resistance and blood sugar control

Breathing techniques for stress relief

Sleep and brain inflammation

Omega-3s vs omega-6s

⚠️ Health Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. Always consult your physician before changing your diet or supplements.

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