This podcast episode features an in-depth conversation with Dr. Thomas Dayspring, focusing on the lipid transport system's crucial role in understanding and preventing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Dr. Dayspring emphasizes the importance of early detection and intervention, the distinctions between risk factors and risk markers, and the diverse roles of various lipoproteins in lipid transport. The discussion navigates through the complexity of cholesterol metabolism, the implications of ApoB in cardiovascular health, and the influence of genetics and diet on lipid levels, ultimately advocating for a science-based approach to combatting misinformation in cardiovascular health.
