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365: I’m on a statin… now what?

by | Aug 19, 2025 | 0 comments

What if the real story behind your heart, energy, and thyroid health isn’t what you’ve been told?

In this episode, we’re uncovering surprising truths about some of the most talked-about topics in medicine — from cholesterol and fatigue to your body’s natural defenses.

If you want to know what could really be driving your health challenges (and how to start turning things around), you’re in the right place.

On this episode, you’ll learn: 

  • The truth about your total cholesterol number — and what you should really be paying attention to instead (5:40)
  • The only time I recommend statins to my patients (and what it could mean for you) How (7:00)
  • Simple, natural ways to keep your heart in top shape (8:53)
  • The $8 test your doctor likely isn’t running — but absolutely should (and how it could be transformative to your health journey) (11:20)
  • The biggest lie you’ve been told about heart disease (and the REAL contributors) (12:00)
  • Top 5 benefits of “the master antioxidant,” glutathione — and how to get more of it (18:20)
  • The early warning signs of Hashimoto’s disease (25:30)
  • The surprising root cause behind most hypothyroid issues — and one powerful ingredient that may help(32:00)
  • The exact tests I run on patients with Hashimoto’s (and the one shocking factor 100% of them share) (36:30)

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Episode Transcript:

 https://drgundry.com/ep-365-transcript/ ‎

Watch on YouTube:

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4 of the BIGGEST Myths about Statins BUSTED! | Dr. Gundry’s Tips for Heart Health

OVERLOOKED Signs Of Heart Disease, DO NOT IGNORE | Dr. Gundry

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About Dr. Gundry

Dr. Steven Gundry is a renowned heart surgeon and New York Times bestselling author of “The Plant Paradox” and “The Plant Paradox Cookbook.”

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