and more lipoprotein and cholesterol in an
attempt to manage our inflammatory status,
fend off infection, and repair damaged tissues.
In addition, when we are under physical or
psychological stress, cholesterol increases
significantly—because cholesterol is an
important precursor of cortisol. (Remember
cortisol, that “stress hormone?”) More stress
equals more cortisol production equals more
lipoprotein and cholesterol production.
So knowing that the vast majority of your
total blood cholesterol comes from your own
body, if your doctor says you have high
cholesterol, what will have the biggest impact
—eliminating three eggs a day or making
changes to reduce systemic inflammation and
avoid overcarbsumption, thus dramatically
reducing your body’s own production of
cholesterol?
That’s what is known as a rhetorical
question.