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The Japanese Diet Paradox: What It Tells Us About Cholesterol and Longevity

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Exploring the paradoxes of the Japanese diet, LDL cholesterol, and longevity, challenging conventional wisdom on fats and health. Chapters 00:00 The Inconvenient Truth of Japanese Nutrition 02:46 The Paradox of LDL and Longevity 06:51 Challenging Dietary Myths References Kawamoto R, et al. (2021). Low density lipoprotein cholesterol and all-cause mortality rate in community-dwelling persons. BMC Geriatrics. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8436563/ Ravnskov U, et al. (2020). The LDL Paradox: Higher LDL-Cholesterol is Associated with Greater Longevity. Annals of Epidemiology and Public Health, 3(1): 1040. https://meddocsonline.org/annals-of-epidemiology-and-public-health/the-LDL-paradox-higher-LDL-cholesterol-is-associated-with-greater-longevity.pdf Observatoire de la Prévention (2021). Why do the Japanese have the highest life expectancy in the world? https://observatoireprevention.org/en/2021/03/09/why-do-the-japanese-have-the-highest-life-expectancy-in-the-world/ Japan Today (2023). People in Japan are eating a lot less fish now than they used to, but why? https://japantoday.com/category/features/food/people-in-japan-are-eating-a-lot-less-fish-now-than-they-used-to-but-why Sustainability Hypotheses (2023). Meat consumption and sustainability: the case of Japan. https://sustainability.hypotheses.org/1037 American Case Medical Reports (2023). Height is a Measure of Consumption that Incorporates Nutritional Quality. https://acmcasereport.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ACMCR-v9-1835.pdf Meat Science / ScienceDirect (2022). Meat consumption and consumer attitudes in Japan: An overview. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0309174022001474 PMC / Nutrients (2024). Dietary pattern transition and its nutrient intakes and diet quality in Japan. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11645119/ Sheng-Shu W, et al. (2023). Cholesterol paradox in community-living older adults. PMC. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10755211/ Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2020). The Highs and Lows of Cholesterol: A Paradox of Healthy Aging? https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jgs.16302 UPDATE: in Japan, smoking rates decreased, as they did in the UK, Europe, and the USA, yet those other regions did not see health outcomes improve. Japan ~60–65% overall (men ~75%) 14.8% ~75% relative decline USA ~37–40% overall 9.9–11% ~73% relative decline UK 45.6% overall (men 51.4%) 11.9% ~74% relative decline EU average ~50%+ (men) 26.4% ~40–50% relative decline 👉 BOOK CONSULTATIONS: http://ukcarnivorecoach.com/ 👈 🏫 Join my common sense carnivore group https://bit.ly/CommonSenseCarnivore 🦴 STEM ENHANCE: Proven to increase the release of adult stem cells https://onlinecoach.cerule.com/www/shop Buy eBooks. https://stan.store/Carnivoredietresults 📚Hardcover and paperbacks on Amazon https://amzn.to/4farAET Substack https://substack.com/@theukcarnivore Keto Mojo https://bit.ly/KetoMojoST Lumen https://www.lumen.me/shop?fid=13641&utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=influencer Sign up for our certification program to become certified as a carnivore coach! Refer to the website, or simply message coach Peter through the links below! Coaching Program Website: https://www.carnivorecoachinternational.com/courses/carnivore-coach-certification Coach Peter’s email: petescarnivorecoaching@gmail.com Peter’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carnivorecoachpeter?igsh=MTJieWQxOGEwaTdiMA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Peter’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17GMLfB7vg/?mibextid=wwXIfr (Coach Peter, Eddie Goeke, Bella from Steak and Butter Gang, Dave Mac, Lee Copus and Others) 🐮 Tallow prodcuts https://fatcowskin.com?ref=theukcarni... Code STEPHEN15 For 15% off! Guide to Blood Tests eBook https://bit.ly/bloods-book Printed Version https://bit.ly/GuideToBloods How To Be Carnivore https://bit.ly/how-to-be-carnivore Carnivore Cookbook https://bit.ly/Carnivore-Cookbook Build Muscle Without Carbs https://bit.ly/Build-Muscle-No-Carbs Statins 'The Truth They Tried to Bury' https://bit.ly/StatinsTheTruth 📙 How To Be Carnivore Book eBook Stephen's Store https://stan.store/Carnivoredietresul... 📕 Guide To Bloods Book Stephen's Store https://stan.store/Carnivoredietresul... Apple http://books.apple.com/us/book/id6478... AUDIBLE AUDIOBOOK https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Guide-to... I am not a medical doctor, and my information is not intended to serve as medical advice. I share my personal health experiences and those of others featured to assist others. However, seeking guidance from a qualified healthcare professional regarding any health-related concerns or questions is crucial. It is essential to listen to your body and make dietary changes only if they make you feel good. Your body's feedback is invaluable. If you find the content helpful, please consider liking, subscribing, and sharing to help disseminate the message.

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