EP#294 | HEALTH | Is Cholesterol the Villain… or a Misunderstood Metric?

Mar 28

📌 Episode Overview

In Episode #294 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar breaks down his latest annual physical results and dives into the controversy around cholesterol. After getting surprisingly high LDL and total cholesterol numbers despite being in great shape, Ray turns to ChatGPT to question where the 200 mg/dL total cholesterol target even comes from. The answer? Population studies, pharmaceutical influence, and oversimplified medical messaging. This episode is a must-listen for anyone confused about what cholesterol really means—and what it doesn’t.

🔑 Key Takeaways

🧠 Ray’s LDL and total cholesterol were up—despite clean diet and strong fitness
📉 ChatGPT explains the 200 number is population-based, not personal-risk-based
🔍 High LDL isn’t always bad; particle size and triglyceride ratio matter more
📊 HDL of 63 and triglycerides of 80 indicate strong metabolic health
🤖 ChatGPT says Ray might just be “a metabolically elite machine”

⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps:

00:00 – Friday Intro, Listener Feedback & Unfiltered Voicemail
02:37 – Alan Shabar Interview Recap & IG/YouTube Livestream Strategy
06:57 – March Physical Recap & Weight Consistency
09:05 – Year-Over-Year Cholesterol Comparison
12:22 – The Doctor’s a Baddie: Funny Exam Story
13:27 – ChatGPT Inquiry: Where Did the 200 Number Come From?
16:12 – ChatGPT’s Feisty but Accurate Breakdown
18:53 – Athletes, Fasting & Fat Metabolism Explained
20:56 – LDL Particle Size: Small vs. Fluffy
22:25 – HDL, Triglycerides & the Ratio That Matters
24:25 – Inflammation, Insulin & Contextual Lab Analysis
25:03 – You Might Just Be Metabolically Elite
26:20 – PDF Upload for ChatGPT Review & Next Week’s Deep Dive
27:37 – Yemen, Signal-Gate & Manufactured Consent Preview

📢🎙️ Conclusion & Call to Action

This one’s a cholesterol masterclass. Subscribe at DeepShallowDive.com and stay sharp—especially when the experts aren’t.

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Health & Wellness
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🏷️ Tags

Ray Doustdar
ChatGPT
Cholesterol Metrics

Ray Doustdar

Adding a new chapter to his diverse career, Ray now steps into the world of literature as an author, presenting his debut work, 'Deep Shallow Dive into You.' This book is a testament to his commitment to fostering personal growth and self-awareness.

Ray's venture into authorship extends his passion for meaningful communication and impact into writing, offering readers a transformative journey designed to cultivate a more authentic relationship with themselves.

Ray aims to connect with readers profoundly through his writing, sharing insights and strategies to help them uncover their true selves and live with unwavering authenticity and intention.

https://www.deepshallowdive.com