Understanding Cholesterol's Role In Heart Health Webinar

Join us for an enlightening webinar where Antony, an expert in nutritional management of cardiovascular health, delves deep into the significance and relevance of cholesterol in heart disease and overall health. This session will shed light on:

1. Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Disease: Unravelling the complex role of cholesterol and other blood lipids in cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of mortality in the UK and Western world for decades. Antony will also discuss its association with hypertension.
2. Comparative Risk Analysis: A critical examination of raised cholesterol versus other biomarkers like homocysteine, hs-CRP, fibrinogen, and lifestyle factors such as physical inactivity, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and obesity.
3. Statins and Their Impact: Exploring the effectiveness of statins, including the Numbers Needed to Treat (NNT) for preventing heart attacks. We'll also investigate the potential side effects, such as an increased diabetes risk.
4. Functional Medicine Approach: Antony will review strategies to manage elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels using functional medicine principles.
5. Historical Perspective: Learn about the journey of cholesterol from an obscure molecule to a recognized heart disease risk factor.
6. Risk Factors and Health Outcomes: Understanding the risks posed by high cholesterol, its comparison with other factors, and the outcomes of studies focusing solely on cholesterol reduction.
7. Natural Solutions: Discover natural methods to manage cholesterol levels and safeguard against cardiovascular diseases.

This comprehensive webinar is a must-attend for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of heart health and the pivotal role of cholesterol. Equip yourself with the knowledge to make informed health choices!

The webinar recording lasts 83 minutes, including a Q & A session.