Ep. 92 - Should you do a longer fast before bloodwork? | Will fasting lower your cholesterol? | Fasting effects on triglycerides, HDL, LDL | What is "remnant cholesterol"? | Free Intermittent Fasting

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! Dr. Scott and Tommy dive deep into cholesterol and how fasting affects bloodwork numbers in the short and long term. There are many misconceptions and evolving guidelines for cholesterol and determining risk for cardiovascular disease, which also vary in different parts of the world. These topics are discussed with a focus on optimizing health through fasting. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/farewell-fasting-cholesterol-test-201606169784 https://betabios.com/debunked/cholesterol/remnant-cholesterol/   Have a question you'd like us to answer? Click here to send it to us or leave us a voicemail we can play on the show!   Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog   If you enjoy the podcast, would you please tap on the stars below and consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it makes a difference in helping bring you the best original content each week. We also really enjoy reading them!   Sign up for the Fasting For Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com   Join the Community on Facebook!   Follow Fasting For Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife