Today's episode is sponsored by Paleovalley Apple Cider Vinegar Complex, one of my favorite whole food supplements to support digestion, blood sugar stabilization, and cravings. Did you know that poor digestion can lead to nutrient deficiencies which can cause bloating, gas, weight gain, poor skin and nail health, and more! Paleovalley's Apple Cider Vinegar complex is the solution to a happy and healthy gut. You can get 15% off today by heading over to paleovalley.com/jockers and entering the code "JOCKERS" at checkout!   BIG NEWS! Dr. Jockers just released his BRAND NEW book on Fasting! It’s called — Fasting Transformation: A Functional Guide To Burn Fat, Heal Your Body, And Transform Your Life With Intermittent And Extended Fasting. AND we’re so excited that it’s now available on AMAZON! We’d love your support (and if you like the book) I know he’d appreciate a review too! Claim Your Copy Here.    In this episode, Dr. Jockers puts protein lipids and cholesterol in the spotlight. So often, cholesterol places a stigma on people since it is associated with serious health conditions, such as hypertension and heart disease. In reality, cholesterol can either be good or bad, depending on the level we allow it to grow. Familiarize yourself with the different lab works that can assess where your health stands based on your protein lipids and cholesterol ranges. Then work to keep them in that optimal range!   “From a dietary perspective, eating processed foods, sugars, seed oils, toxins, or foods you have autoimmune reactions to, increase cholesterol.” - Dr. David Jockers   Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio   In This Episode:   - Not only do you NEED cholesterol in your body, but this “happy cholesterol” also protects one of your very vital organs.    - Despite low-density (LDL) particles’ bad reputation, this type of LDL compound helps strengthen cell membranes.   - 4 fabulous ways an anti-inflammatory lifestyle affects your lipid profile level (2 of them will motivate you right away!)   - 10 major triggers for poor cholesterol and lipid ratios that you can track by using THESE best routine lab tests for arterial health.   - Easily tell the difference between an annoying food sensitivity and a serious food allergy – and how hypothyroidism ties into high cholesterol levels.   - Amazing ways Vitamin D impacts every system in your body PLUS the major causes of Vitamin D deficiency to inspire you to take yours!   Resources:   - ACV Complex - Use Code JOCKERS for 15% off   - The Fasting Transformation by Dr. David Jockers   Connect with Dr. Jockers:   - Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/   - Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers   - YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers   - Website – https://drjockers.com/   - If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/