If you think an LDL of 125 is “normal,” this episode may stop you in your tracks. After the last podcast when NotebookLM claimed that optimal LDL is actually below 70, Elton worried Google’s NotebookLM might have hallucinated the science—so he sent the entire episode to Perplexity, an AI engine known for rigorous, citation-backed research. The results weren’t just confirming—they were stunning.

Perhaps the most jaw-dropping revelation came from UCLA’s landmark study showing that 75% of heart-attack patients had LDL levels labeled “normal.” Many medical portals still tell patients that 125–130 is safe, and some don’t call LDL “high” until it surpasses 160.

This episode confirms that the "American normal” isn’t the same as “optimal,” and what steps anyone can take to dramatically reduce cardiovascular risk.

Disclaimer: This podcast episode was produced by Elton Sherwin from publicly available sources and generated using AI engines. It is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The hosts and AI engines consulted are not healthcare professionals and do not hold medical degrees.

AI-generated summaries may contain factual errors, omissions and mispronunciations. This information is intended solely as a conversation starter; it should never be relied upon as the sole basis for making medical decisions. Consult a licensed doctor or healthcare professional before making any health-related changes.

The Great Cholesterol Debate: What if everything you think you know about ‘normal’ cholesterol is wrong?

In this episode, Google’s Notebook LM AI discusses:

How low should LDL go?

Using data — from Ancel Keys’s Seven Countries Study; the Framingham Heart Study and the Cholesterol Treatment Trialists Collaboration. Their conclusion is startling: risk keeps falling even when LDL drops to 50...

Disclaimer: This podcast episode was produced by Elton Sherwin from publicly available sources and generated using AI engines. It is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The hosts and AI engines consulted are not healthcare professionals and do not hold medical degrees.

AI-generated summaries may contain factual errors, omissions and mispronunciations. This information is intended solely as a conversation starter; it should never be relied upon as the sole basis for making medical decisions. Consult a licensed doctor or healthcare professional before making any health-related changes.

A comparative overview of plant-based and dairy yogurts.

Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr. is the pioneer doctor at the Cleveland Clinic who is known for his work in reversing heart disease through diet:

New research finds that connecting with strangers boosts your mood… But does it really?

I am a 71-year-old stroke survivor.

When I was discharged from the hospital, and in subsequent appointments with my neurologist and cardiologist, no one mentioned that my diet might have played a role in my stroke and improving my diet could help prevent another one.

I understand there is now a diet specifically designed for people to prevent strokes called the MIND diet. Does it work? What does the research say? And if it does work, could you outline the program?

I regularly eat blueberries for breakfast. But not so much strawberries or raspberries. Should I replace the blueberries with strawberries or raspberries or perhaps add them to the mix or include them in salads?

Should I add a teaspoon of matcha tea to my daily diet?