The Dr. Hyman Show
Ditch the Statins: How to Naturally Lower Cholesterol With Lifestyle Changes | Dr. Aseem Malhotra
29 Jan 2025
Have you ever wondered if cholesterol-lowering statins are as effective as they claim? In this episode, Dr. Mark Hyman and Dr. Aseem Malhotra reveal the truth about these medications and the pharmaceutical industry’s influence on your health. Discover why lifestyle changes like diet and exercise can be more powerful than pills, and how misleading studies have shaped what we believe about heart health. In this episode, we discuss: Big pharma’s influence on medical research The benefits, drawbacks, and misuse of statins The Role of Insulin Resistance in Heart Disease The Importance of Lifestyle Over Medication The Impact of Meditation on Heart Disease View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by BonCharge, Timeline, Paleovalley, and AirDoctor. Order BON CHARGE’s Max Red Light Therapy device today and get 15% off. Visit BonCharge.com and use code DRMARK for 15% off. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit Timeline.com/DrHyman to get 10% off today. Get nutrient-dense, whole foods. Head to Paleovalley.com/Hyman for 15% off your first purchase. Get cleaner air. Right now, you can get up to $300 off at AirDoctorPro.com/DRHYMAN.
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