Youtube Account: Dr Eric Westman

This Diet Lowers Cholesterol Better Than a Statin!

Can you lower cholesterol without taking a statin? Dr. Eric Westman reacts to the Portfolio Diet, a plant-based dietary approach that was specifically studied for its ability to reduce cholesterol and compared with a low-dose statin. The diet focuses on four main components: plant sterols, soluble fiber, soy protein and nuts. In the study discussed, cholesterol fell by more than 20%, approaching the reduction seen with a low-dose statin. Dr. Westman also explains why lowering LDL is only part of the picture, and why triglycerides, HDL, insulin resistance, diabetes and overall metabolic health may matter just as much. 00:00 Lower cholesterol without a statin? 00:49 What is the Portfolio Diet? 01:25 Can diet compete with a statin? 01:38 Cholesterol vs actual health outcomes 02:39 How the P…