We spoke with cardiologist and lipidologist Robert DuBroff, MD, a few months ago about his take on the cholesterol hypothesis. Since that time, he has retired from his position as associate professor of medicine in the Division of Cardiology at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM.
You may have heard part of his interview in Show 1053: How to Have a Healthy Heart. We thought, however, that you might want to listen to more of our discussion with him. So we are offering the full interview for those who are interested.
You’ll learn who might benefit from seeing a lipidologist. Dr. DuBroff describes the history of how cholesterol got to be considered the main driver of heart disease and why he doesn’t think the cholesterol hypothesis has been proven.
We talk about studies of heart-healthy diets and discuss the implications of the ACCELERATE trial of a new medication, evacetrapib. Perhaps statins have benefits besides their ability to lower cholesterol; Dr. DuBroff also talks about some potential side effects of statins. How should these be weighed against their benefits? What are the most critical elements of a lifestyle that can help you keep your heart healthy?
We invite you to let us know what you think about this interview in the comments below.
