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205. The Surprising Connection Between High Cholesterol and Sleep Issues

205. The Surprising Connection Between High Cholesterol and Sleep Issues

Update: 2025-06-04
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Are you one of the millions of Americans taking cholesterol-lowering medications but still struggling with sleep issues? Or maybe your doctor has recommended a statin but you don’t want to take it because you’ve been hearing it might not be good for you?

What if I told you that your high cholesterol and poor sleep might have the same underlying causes?

Today, I'm going to reveal the surprising connection between high cholesterol and sleep problems that most doctors never discuss. 

By the end of this episode, you'll understand why cholesterol isn't your enemy, how it relates to your sleep quality, and 6 hidden imbalances that might be causing both issues. 

More importantly, you'll learn what functional lab tests can uncover these root causes so you can improve both your cholesterol levels AND your sleep naturally.

00:00 Introduction: Cholesterol and Sleep Issues

01:31 Meet Michael: A Success Story

03:56 Understanding Cholesterol's Role

04:50 Functional Medicine vs. Conventional Medicine

06:59 Hidden Imbalances Affecting Cholesterol and Sleep

11:16 Functional Lab Tests for Root Causes

12:47 Conclusion: Solving the Puzzle

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205. The Surprising Connection Between High Cholesterol and Sleep Issues

205. The Surprising Connection Between High Cholesterol and Sleep Issues

Martha Lewis