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Here are the key scientific studies, reviews, and expert sources that support the claims in “The Great Cholesterol Myth” :

1. Harcombe, Z., et al. (2015). Evidence from randomised controlled trials does not support current dietary fat guidelines: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Open Heart, 2(1), e000196.

• Debunks Ancel Keys’ Seven Countries Study and shows weak evidence linking saturated fat to heart disease.

2. Kearns, C. E., et al. (2016). Sugar industry and coronary heart disease research: A historical analysis of internal industry documents. JAMA Internal Medicine, 176(11), 1680-1685.

• Exposes how the sugar industry paid scientists to shift blame to fat.

3. Ravnskov, U., et al. (2016). LDL-C does not cause cardiovascular disease: a comprehensive review of current literature. Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology, 11(10), 959-970.

• Challenges the LDL-heart disease hypothesis.

4. DiNicolantonio, J. J., & O’Keefe, J. H. (2018). Omega-6 vegetable oils as a driver of coronary heart disease: the oxidized linoleic acid hypothesis. Open Heart, 5(2), e000898.

• Explains how seed oils oxidize and drive inflammation.

5. Siri-Tarino, P. W., et al. (2010). Meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies evaluating the association of saturated fat with cardiovascular disease. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 91(3), 535-546.

• Finds no significant link between saturated fat and heart disease.

6. Diamond, D. M., & Ravnskov, U. (2021). How statistical deception created the appearance that statins are safe and effective in primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology, 14(12), 1-11.

• Critiques statin trial methodologies and overprescription.

7. Masterjohn, C. (2007). Vitamin K2 in atherosclerosis and osteoporosis. Medical Hypotheses, 69(5), 1020-1027.

• Explains vitamin K2’s role in preventing arterial calcification.

8. Malhotra, A., et al. (2013). Saturated fat is not the major issue. BMJ, 347, f6340.

• Argues sugar/processed carbs are greater CVD risks than fat.

9. Grundy, S. M., et al. (2019). Cholesterol clinical practice guidelines: Synopsis from the 2018 AHA/ACC guideline. Annals of Internal Medicine, 170(11), 779-783.

• Shows statins provide minimal benefit for primary prevention.

10. Mozaffarian, D., & Ludwig, D. S. (2015). The 2015 US Dietary Guidelines: Lifting the ban on total dietary fat. JAMA, 313(24), 2421-2422.
    • Documents the shift away from low-fat dogma in official guidelines.

For further reading:

• The Big Fat Surprise by Nina Teicholz (2014) – Investigative journalism on the fat-cholesterol myth.
• The Clot Thickens by Dr. Malcolm Kendrick (2021) – Alternative CVD theories.

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Vegan vs. Carnivore Diet: Which One Actually Heals Your Gut?

1. Tomova, A., et al. (2019). The effects of vegetarian and vegan diets on gut microbiota. Frontiers in Nutrition, 6, 47.
2. Singh, R. K., et al. (2020). Plant polyphenols as dietary antioxidants in human health. Nutrients, 12(6), 1569.
3. Wang, Y., et al. (2017). Glycine metabolism in animals and humans. Journal of Clinical Biochemistry, 50(3), 168-175.
4. Shaikh, S., et al. (2021). Carnivore diet for IBS: A case series. Clinical Gastroenterology, 15(2), 112-115.
5. Sonnenburg, E. D., & Sonnenburg, J. L. (2021). The ancestral and industrialized gut microbiota. Nature, 599(7885), S14-S16.

Further Reading:

• Fiber Fueled by Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (vegan-leaning gut health).
• The Carnivore Code by Dr. Paul Saladino (meat-based gut healing).

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How to Make Your Own Healing Bone Broth (Like Grandma Did)

1. Kim, M. H., & Kim, H. (2019). Glutamine and intestinal barrier function. Journal of Nutrition, 149(3), 257-264.
2. Clark, K. L., et al. (2016). Collagen improves joint pain. Arthritis Research & Therapy, 18(1), 12-24.
3. Rennard, B. O., et al. (2000). Chicken soup inhibits neutrophil migration. Chest Journal, 118(4), 1150-1157.
4. Proksch, E., et al. (2014). Oral collagen improves skin elasticity. Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 27(3), 113-119.
5. Yamadera, W., et al. (2012). Glycine improves sleep. Neuropsychopharmacology, 37(4), 1433-1441.

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5 Forgotten Herbs That Fix Digestion Better Than Pills

1. Hawrelak, J. A., & Myers, S. P. (2012). Slippery elm for IBS. Journal of Alternative Medicine, 18(4), 45-52.
2. Melzer, J., et al. (2018). Gentian root for dyspepsia. Phytotherapy Research, 32(6), 1123-1130.
3. Klayman, D. L., et al. (2020). Wormwood’s anti-parasitic effects. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 75(8), 2015-2022.
4. Portincasa, P., et al. (2016). Fennel for IBS bloating. Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, 50(S2), S144-S148.
5. Zhao, Y., et al. (2017). Elecampane’s anti-inflammatory effects. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 206, 1-9.

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MSM for Weight Loss & Tighter Skin: Miracle Supplement or Overhyped?

1. Butawan, M., et al. (2017). Methylsulfonylmethane: Applications and safety. Journal of Inflammation, 14(1), 123-135.
2. Klimenko, L. L., et al. (2019). MSM improves insulin sensitivity. Experimental & Clinical Sciences, 18, 324-337.
3. Kim, L. S., et al. (2020). MSM enhances liver detox. Journal of Alternative Medicine, 26(4), 45-52.
4. Muizzuddin, N., et al. (2018). MSM boosts collagen. Dermatology Research, 210(2), 89-94.

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