The Straight Dope on Cholesterol - AHS12 Peter Attia, MD

Instead of the original video, an emphasis on the slide deck presented during the session is offered to the viewer while providing some clarification for others who are new to the topic.

The last few seconds shows interesting papers by Dr. Subbotin's theory on Atherosclerosis plus the LMHR study by Dave Feldman et al.

Original notes:

From Ancestral Health Society

The slides for Dr. Attia's talk may be viewed at http://slidesha.re/WJCokS

Please visit ancestralhealth.org for more information.

Abstract:
Cholesterol is one of the most misunderstood molecules in the human body. Much like fire, it can be an essential tool for life, if used properly, or a destructive force if allowed to run amok. In this presentation, Peter Attia will explain how the body creates, moves, and utilizes this vital molecule and how what you eat can tip the balance in your favor. By the end of this talk you'll know more about cholesterol than 99% of the physicians in this country.

Bio:
Peter Attia is the President and co-founder of the Nutrition Science Initiative (NuSI), a California-based 501(c)(3). Peter is also a physician and former McKinsey & Company consultant, where he was a member of both the corporate risk and healthcare practices. Peter earned his M.D. from Stanford University and holds a B.Sc. in mechanical engineering and applied mathematics from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, where he also taught and helped design the calculus curriculum.