In this series, Thomas Dayspring, M.D., one of the world's most recognised experts in lipidology, shares his breadth of knowledge on heart disease prevention.   Part 2 covers lipid transport, cholesterol removal from cells & HDL cholesterol.    


VLDL, LDL & chylomicron residence time [02:03] 


Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) & atherosclerosis [04:24] 


Where are VLDL and chylomicron particles made ? [05:13] 


Structure and function of triglycerides [05:40] 


Triglyceride hydrolysis, genetics & lipoprotein lipase [06:40] 


Phospholipids, phospholipid transfer protein & HDL synthesis from ApoA-I [09:50] 


Function of ApoB & ApoA-I in the body [10:48] 


What happens to VLDL & chylomicron remnants ? [14:14] 


The LDL receptor-related protein (LRP) [15:50] 


Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) [16:10] 


Hepatic lipase, removal of ApoE in VLDL and a route to LDL [17:30] 


HDL as cholesterol acceptors [17:53] 


How does a HDL particle get rid of its cholesterol ? [20:58] 


Difference between the LDL receptor & LDL receptor related protein [25:43] 


Total, indirect & direct reverse cholesterol transport [26:10] 


Why did evolution make LDL circulate for 3-5 days ? [27:00] 


The big picture on lipid transportation [27:28] 


How the Framingham Study created the misconception that raising HDL “good” cholesterol is all that matters ? [30:50] 


Results from other clinical trials & HDL-C fallacies [32:30]  




Interactive Quiz:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N8XK5LL




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Other appearances from Tom: 




Drive Podcast 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PllTHYgWpuw 




Wellness: Fact vs. Fiction 


https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-masterclass-in-cholesterol-and-lipid-lowering/id1447250475?i=1000581954971 




Nutrition Made Simple 


lp(a): 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WRRyG8il4g 


Dietary cholesterol: 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkWMDnTyxfo 


Coronary Calcium Score (CAC): 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxIeRUbHauw  




Narrative glossary on lipids provided by Tom: 


https://peterattiamd.com/glossary-lipids/  

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