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Mark Hyman, MD, believes that we all deserve a life of vitality—and that we have the potential to create it for ourselves. That’s why he is dedicated to tackling the root causes of chronic disease by harnessing the power of Functional Medicine to transform healthcare.

Dr. Hyman is a practicing family physician, a nine-time #1 New York Times bestselling author, and an internationally recognized leader, speaker, educator, and advocate in his field. He is the Director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine. He is also the founder and medical director of The UltraWellness Center, chairman of the board of the Institute for Functional Medicine, a medical editor of The Huffington Post, and has been a regular medical contributor on many television shows including CBS This Morning, the Today Show, CNN, The View, the Katie Couric show and The Dr. Oz Show.

What You’ll Hear In This Episode

0:47 – Why science & culture began to think that dietary fat was the enemy.3:30 – The real driving factor of heart disease, inflammation, and all the associated symptoms.7:07 – What HDL and LDL are and how the body uses lipoproteins and fat in the body.8:33 – How low fat high, carb diets make cholesterol profiles worse and what role statins play.12:05 – The questionable link between cholesterol levels and heart attacks.12:56 – Understanding the harmful effects of increased lipogenesis.14:00 – How eating fat can help you burn body fat.15:32 – Examples of the animal farming industry’s use of corn and soy to make animals fat.16:42 – Why the body produces cholesterol and what role cholesterol plays in the body.17:31 – Why oxidized cholesterol is an important marker.20:04 – Predimed study in Spain on the mediterranean diet.22:00 – Breaking down the cholesterol pattern to understand health risk.24:10 – The fat storing effects of long term significant calorie restriction.28:00 – Lessons from a type 1 diabetics.30:50 – The various types of dietary fats and the benefits of MCT oil.33:00 – What is carbohydrate intolerance?34:30 – The dangers of being “skinny-fat” aka metabolically obese.37:07 – The big issues with dairy and why our dairy farming practices cause problems.39:27 – The results of Dr. Hyman’s Eat Fat, Get Thin 21-day beta test with subjects43:55 – The right type of lipid tests doctor’s should be running to identify health risk.47:10 – The biomarkers you should look at to determine cardiac health risk.49:45 – The types of dietary fats you should eat and which you should avoid.54:40 – Breaking down the complex issue of animal protein.60:00 – The issue with a lot of the animal protein studies.63:54 – Visit www.eatfatgetthin.com to pick up your copy of the book & also download a free video interview with Dr. Hyman.

Resource Links

New Book & Free Video Interview: www.eatfatgetthin.com

New Book: Eat Fat, Get Thin: Why the Fat We Eat is the Key to Sustained Weight Loss & Vibrant Health

#1 NY Times Best Selling Book: The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet: Activate Your Body’s Natural Ability to Burn Fat and Lose Weight Fast

National Best Selling Book: The Blood Sugar Solution: The UltraHealthy Program for Losing Weight, Preventing Disease, and Feeling Great Now!

Dr. Hyman’s Website

Facebook: Mark Hyman, MD

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