LipidCurious
Podcast dedicated to demystifying lipids for medical boards and real-world clinical practice.
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Picture an atherosclerotic artery as a crime scene. Cholesterol piles up on the walls — thick deposits blocking what should be a free-flowing highway of blood. For decades, cholesterol was blamed as the culprit. But here’s the twist: cholesterol is just the passenger. The real suspects are the lipoproteins — the vehicles smuggling cholesterol into places it doesn’t belong.
In this episode of LipidCurious, we’re stepping into the ro...
Cholesterol is one of the most talked-about molecules in medicine — and one of the most misunderstood. It’s essential for life, but when carried in the wrong lipoproteins, it becomes the driving force behind atherosclerosis.
In this episode of LipidCurious, we step away from the headlines and hype to explore what cholesterol really means for clinical practice and board prep.
Here’s what we’ll unpack together:
1. The Cholestero...
We tell patients to “eat more healthy fats” — but what does that actually mean?
Why is coconut oil villainized while olive oil gets the heart-healthy halo — even though both come from plants?
Why does cheese get a pass on the charcuterie board, but butter gets the side-eye — even though both are saturated fats?
The truth is, fatty acids aren’t just a diet label. They’re central players in inflammation, lipid metabolism, insu...
When you see elevated triglycerides on a lab report, what’s your first move? Diet talk? Lifestyle handout?
It’s time to pause — because triglycerides aren’t just about carbs and alcohol. They can be a clue to deeper issues: insulin resistance, hepatic strain, even pancreatitis risk.
In this episode of LipidCurious, we take a deep dive into:
- What triglycerides actually are?
- Why triglycerides go up — and when you should worry?
- Whether...
Welcome to Season 1 Episode 1 of LipidCurious — the podcast dedicated to demystifying lipids for medical boards and real-world clinical practice. If you’ve ever looked at a lipid panel and felt unsure what it really means, this episode is your starting point.
In this kickoff episode, we cover:
1. What are lipids?
2. Their defining “superpowers.”
3. How are lipids classified — and why that matters in clinic
Whether you’re preparing ...
Ever looked at a lipid panel and thought, “Okay… now what?” LDL-C may be at goal, but your patient still ends up in the cath lab. Triglycerides are high — is it diet, insulin resistance, or something deeper?
Welcome to LipidCurious — the podcast dedicated to demystifying lipids for medical boards and real-world clinical practice.
In this kickoff episode, the host shares:
- Why LipidCurious Exists
- Brief Intro of Host
- What this podcas...
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