The Dr. Oz Show
Airdate: December 11, 2012
Dr. Oz: The Doctors Who Say Everything
You Know About Cholesterol Is Wrong
- Could cholesterol be good for you?
- Dr. Oz's food prescription for heart health
- The one heart health test Dr. Oz wants everyone to take
- Fans showdown for a purple glove trophy and a column on DoctorOz.com
Could everything you know about cholesterol and it's connection to heart health and overall health be wrong? Dr. Oz talks with doctors who discuss a controversial idea that high cholesterol may actually be good for you.
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Dr. Oz: The
Doctors Who Say Everything You Know About Cholesterol Is Wrong
Dr. Oz calls
today's show a game changer about what we know about cholesterol.
Clogged arteries, heart disease, and overall health may not have
anything to do with cholesterol. Two controversial doctors say that
there are no negative health implications connected with cholesterol
and that people who have high cholesterol may actually help you live
longer. They say that cholesterol will not harm you.
Dr.
Stephen Sinatra, is a cardiologist and author of several books
including his newest co-authored with today's second guest Dr. Jonny
Bowden The
Great Cholesterol Myth. Dr.
Sinatra says that we're off the mark and that cholesterol
doesn't cause heart disease it's something else.
Dr.
Jonny Bowden calls himself the rogue nutritionist and he's also
an expert on heart health. Dr. Bowden says that lowering cholesterol
is not necessary to achieve heart health. We've got it wrong.
Dr. Oz: The
Big Cholesterol-Health Mistake
The number one health mistake being
made today is believing that cholesterol causes heart attacks, say
Drs. Sinatra and Bowden.
Dr. Sinatra explained that half of the
people walking around with low cholesterol also have heart disease
and half of the people with high cholesterol don't have heart
disease. The logic that heart disease follows the rise in cholesterol
is flawed.
Cholesterol is necessary for the
utilization of Vitamin D, to moisturize the skin, for brain
functioning and on and on. Dr. Sinatra says that higher cholesterol
levels can actually help reduce the risks of many health concerns
including the risk for stroke.
The Farmingham Study conducted in
Europe is the best study on the connection between cholesterol and
health and the study showed that the people with higher cholesterol
levels live the longest, says Dr. Bowden.
Why, then, were we, including all three
doctors on the stage, were taught that high cholesterol equals heart
disease?
Dr. Bowden says that idea is based on
studies conducted in the 1960's and 1970's and those studies do not
stand up to today's research standards, in fact they would never be
accepted today.
Dr. Oz: What
is Cholesterol
Dr. Oz said this new information about
cholesterol is vitally important and is the basis of the what the
cholesterol debate comes down to. He showed a container of
cholesterol goopy, thick, yellow stuff. There are two forms of
cholesterol HGL and LDL, Dr. Oz explained.
HGL cholesterol is considered the
healthy form of cholesterol. HGL cholesterol has a protective case
around the its cells. These healthy HGL cells do not cause harm to
the arteries and blood vessels as they travel through the body.
The lousy LDL cholesterol cells do not
have that protective layer and their cells can break open while
traveling throughout he circulatory system leaving the goopy
cholesterol stuck to the tissues of the blood vessels.
Heart disease is caused by inflammation
combined with high levels of sugar in the blood, said Dr. Sinatra.
Dr. Oz explained that the medical community has been saying for years
that people need to know their cholesterol levels by having regular
checks. We live and die by this number, or so we were taught.
Cholesterol levels have been used to promote pharmaceuticals that say
can lower cholesterol levels.
Dr. Sinatra said that statin drugs can
indeed lower cholesterol but they can also cause more damage than
good. Statins are good for middle aged men with high levels of LDL
cholesterol and who have cardiac disease, he explained. Everyone else
should stay away from statins. Dr. Sinatra said he doesn't prescribe
statins as a general rule to his patients.
Women in particular need to be
extremely cautious of statin drugs. Dr. Bowden said that women taking
statins have a 48% increase in their rate of diabetes and they also
have a higher risk of cancer. Dr. Sinatra said only 1% of women that
he treats in his practice are on statins and they each have special
circumstances and concerns that make statins an option. He doesn't
like that many doctors use statins as a general prophylactic measure
for heart health when they should be focusing on other factors to
determine heart health.
Dr. Bowden said statins also have huge
health implications for children and that people under age 26 should
not take statins. The brain, he explained is not fully developed
until age 25 and the still developing body requires cholesterol for
hormone production and brain health.
Statins bring with them many
side-effects including, but not limited to, memory loss sexual
disfunction, liver problems, and higher risks of cancer. As many as
60% of doctors who prescribe statin drugs are believed to be under
reporting or not report complications from statins because they don't
believe the drugs could cause any health risks or concerns.
Dr. Bowden says that keeping the heart
healthy does not mean that cholesterol levels need to be lowered.
Lowering levels of inflammation throughout the body is much more
important to heart health. He recommend fish oil supplements, regular
exposure to sunshine, and regular exercise are keys to keeping the
heart healthy.
Dr. Oz: Food Prescription for
Heart Health
All three doctors, Oz, Sinatra and
Bowden, stated they have previously told heart patients that they
need to avoid fats and cholesterol in their diet. Today, Dr. Sinatra
and Dr. Bowden say they understand that cutting out sugar and foods
that promote inflammation in the body is the key to heart health.
Eating butter and burgers, say Drs. Sinatra and Bowden, don't cause
heart disease in fact they may complement your health. There are bad
fats that should be avoided and those are trans-fats and hydrogenated
oils.
Dr. Oz's
Prescription for Heart Health In The Protein
Aisle
Dr. Bowden recommends sardines and
grass-fed meats in the protein aisle for heart health and to support
healthy inflammation. Both sardines and grass-fed meats are full of
healthy omega-3 fatty acids, the most powerful anti-inflammatory
nutrient. Grass-fed meats may not be available in all areas so go for
organic or get in touch with a local rancher – location dependent,
certainly.
Dr.
Oz's Prescription for Heart Health In The Beverage
Aisle
Pomegranate juice is high in
antioxidants and can play a role in managing healthy inflammation
levels.
Dr.
Oz's Prescription for Heart Health In The Spice
Aisle
Turmeric is the best things since
steamed Brussels sprouts [they didn't say that, I just threw it in
there] but the good doctors love turmeric. Dr. Oz has discussed and
recommended turmeric on oh so many episodes. The active component in
turmeric is curcumin which is great for liver support, heart health,
and it's high in antioxidants. Sprinkle a little turmeric on just
about everything from eggs to steak to chicken.
Garlic is another great spice to help
cut heart disease risks and also can be added so, so many foods.
Dr.
Oz's Prescription for Heart Health In The Produce
Aisle
Dr. Bowden says vegetables are
considered free foods – you don't have to count calories or watch
fats when you're munching on veggies. There are over 4,000 plant
chemicals in vegetables that are anti-inflammatory. They are also
full of antioxidants and flavonoids.
Berries and cherries and apples! Oh My!
Fruits are a wealth of antioxidants and flavonoids. Apples are the
greatest source of quercetin on the planet. They are also high in
fiber and a great anti-inflammatory food.
Dr. Oz The One Heart Health Test
You Must Take
There is a cutting-edge new test that
can provide a better picture of heart health as well as an indicator
of levels of bad cholesterol. It's called the Particle Sized Test and
specifically measures bad cholesterol.
Dr. Sinatra said the size of the LDL
cholesterol particle is important. There are three different sizes of
LDL cholesterol particles: the big, medium, and small. It's the
smallest particles of LDL cholesterol that can get stuck on the
artery walls and then they lodge into the tissues of the artery and
these are the particles that can lead to high levels of inflammation.
Dr. Sinatra said the Particle Sized
Test can cost from $10 to $100 and is covered by most insurance
companies.
Dr. Oz said his final thoughts on the
cholesterol issue is that if you don't have heart issues or heart
health concerns and a doctor wants you on statin drugs you should
push back and ask for this test. If the Particle Size Test comes back
high then you and your doctor can make an informed decision on how to
proceed. Sugars, Dr. Oz said, are the worst offenders for heart
health and not fats but it's still important to eat the right types
of fat and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Oz: Viewer Showdown
Hardcore fans of The Dr. Oz Show go
head-to-head and put their Dr. Oz knowledge to the test. How much
have you learned from The Dr. Oz Show? Three teams of fans were
chosen from hundreds of submissions and they are going to test their
knowledge of the Dr. Oz Show. The prize: a purple glove trophy and
the winning team will earn a health column on DoctorOz.com.
Team One is the Energy Boosters. Cathy
and Maria have doubled their energy by utilizing the information they
saw on The Dr. Oz Show. Before, Maria was lethargic and Cathy didn't
have enough energy to get through her day. They both say their energy
is over the top now by using the tips from the Show.
Maria's favorite energy boosters is
Cucumber Mint Water from the 3/27/12
episode Miracle Spa Potions. Cathy and Maria mix up lemons, mint
and cucumbers then top it off with ginger and let the water sit in
the fridge. Steep the energy water overnight and then sip it all day.
Cathy likes to drink apple cider
vinegar twice a day, in the morning and the afternoon. Dr. Oz said
apple cider vinegar helps the body break down fat for energy and if
it's too strong straight then mix with water. It's also great as a
hot drink with honey.
Weight Loss Wonders is team number two
made up of a married couple who together lost 250 pounds by using the
information they learned on the show. Liz said her life has
completely changed since losing weight, she has more energy, she's
healthy and happy. Liz corrected Dr. Oz, saying that she and Dan have
lost 275 pounds. Liz, though, has gained a little weight back...she's
pregnant!
Dan said he and Liz had to do this as a
team. There is so much involved with losing so much weight, it's a
lifestyle change and you need to have a team.
Portion control was the key to Dan and
Liz's success. In their kitchen they keep tools to help them create
portion sizes that fit their weight loss and management goals. A
tennis ball is the size of a serving of pasta, a deck of cards is the
average serving size for meat, and dice is used to measure out
portions of cheese. Dr. Oz explained that portion control allows the
hormones and the appetite to get in sync.
The Road Testers team is Dorothy and
Eileen and they test everything on the program and everything has
worked for them. Dorothy say she's healthier, has more energy, and
she feels she even looks healthier since the Road Testers began.
Their favorite Dr. Oz tip is adding
fresh ground cinnamon and nutmeg to their body wash. Dr. Oz explained
that the spices soften the fine lines and wrinkles on the skin, makes
the skin glow, lightens age spots, and plumps the skin.
Dr. Oz Viewer Showdown: Best
Belly Blasting Secrets
On the 9/12/11
episode, Dr. Oz tackled one of the biggest body complaints women
have after age 40: belly fat. On that episode, Dr. Oz recommended
making a belly band make from a piece of ribbon that could be used to
measure progress while working to get that belly back to a healthier
size. What was the maximum belly size for women did Dr. Oz recommend?
A. 29 inches
B. 32 inches
C. 40 inches
The Road Testers buzzed in first and
said 32 inches. Correct! Dr. Oz said when the belly measures more
than 32 inches there is a concern that the amount of belly fat could
be causing harm to the organs.
Dr. Oz Viewer Showdown: That's
Awkward
On a show that aired on 2/14/12:
Awkward Questions, a woman asked about body odor. What is a
secret cause of body odor in women?
Stress
Exercise
Fatty diet
Road Testers beat the buzzer again and
said Stress is one cause of body odor in women. Correct!
Dr. Oz explained that under stress, the
brain triggers a release of adrenaline that causes an extra smelly
body odor.
Dr. Oz Viewer Showdown: Jump-Start
Hour
On the 2/13/12:
Jump-Start Hour episode Dr. Oz featured tips to super charge your
health. A cold shower was recommended to super charge what?
A. Metabolism
B. Energy
C. Mood
The Weight Wonders buzzed in and said
it was to boost energy. Incorrect. The Energy Boosters jumped in and
answered A. Metabolism. Correct! Dr. Oz explained that special fat
areas around the neck will burn more energy and thus raise the
metabolism when exposed to a five minute cold shower.
Dr. Oz Viewer Showdown: Biggest
Anti-aging Show Ever
On the 10/5/11:
Anti-Aging show, Dr. Oz discussed a berry that had 30% more
antioxidants than blue berries. Name that berry!
A. Schizandra berry
B. Goose berry
C. Lignon berry
The Weight Loss Wonders take this
question with the correct answer of Lignon Berry!
That's the end of round one and the
Road Testers automatically go on to round two with the highest score.
A tie breaker between the Weight Loss Wonders and Energy Boosters.
Each team was asked how many hours of The Dr. Oz Show have been
recorded to date?
The Energy Boosters answered 400 and
the Weight Loss Wonders 480. The answer was 554 hours tapped!The
Weight Loss Wonders move to the second round.
Dr. Oz: Second Round Viewer
Showdown
Round Two of the Viewer Showdown
features best disease fighting foods. Each team had a shelf of foods
to choose from to answer each question.
Dr. Oz Viewer Showdown: Best
Food To Reduce Cancer Risks
What is Dr. Oz's favorite food to
reduce the risks of cancer? The Weight Loss Wonders chose brown rice
and the Road Testers went with Brussels sprouts.
Brussels sprouts is correct! All green
veggies and veggies from the cruciferous family are full of cancer
fighting antioxidants, explained Dr. Oz who recommended eating two
servings per week.
Dr. Oz Viewer Showdown: Best
Food To Support Healthy Blood Pressure
What is Dr. Oz's favorite item to
support healthy blood pressure levels? Both teams chose hibiscus tea
and they are both correct.
Dr. Oz recommends drinking hibiscus tea
three times a day which can be as effective at support healthy blood
pressure levels as some hypertension drugs.
Dr. Oz asked each team what they would
write about if they won the column on DoctorOz.com. The Road Testers
said they would focus on continuing to test products mentioned on The
Dr. Oz Show and would also put their own spin in them. The Weight
Loss Wonders said they would focus on quick and easy diet tips that
have helped them and they would also include their own tips on
raising a healthy baby.
Dr. Oz Viewer Showdown: Best Food To
Fight Belly Fat
What is Dr. Oz's favorite food that can
fight that dangerous belly fat? Both teams, again, picked the same
item: golden berries and they were both correct.
The Road Testers received the highest
score and were awarded the purple glove trophy and they get to write
a column on DoctorOz.com. Congratulations Road Testers!
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