The Cardiologist Who Stopped Prescribing Statins Explains the Real Cause of Heart Attacks | Dr. Aseem Malhotra - ENCORE

In this podcast episode, Dr. Mark Hyman interviews Dr. Aseem Malhotra, a cardiologist, about the conventional wisdom surrounding cardiovascular health, particularly the use of statins. Dr. Malhotra discusses his journey from being a top prescriber of statins to becoming a critic, highlighting the commercial distortions of scientific evidence, statistical manipulation in clinical trials, and the potential harm of overemphasizing LDL cholesterol reduction. The conversation covers a defamation lawsuit against Dr. Malhotra and his colleagues, the influence of pharmaceutical funding on academic research, and the importance of informed consent in medical practice. Dr. Malhotra advocates for a more nuanced approach to cardiovascular disease, considering factors beyond LDL cholesterol and emphasizing lifestyle interventions.