Don't Chase the Number. Understand the Person.

Improving health is a broader objective than simply producing a lower laboratory number. Identify the most meaningful factors relevant to your circumstances:

• Better blood-sugar control
• Reduced unnecessary inflammation
• Healthier blood pressure
• Improved food quality
• Reduced refined carbohydrates
• Reduced highly processed foods
• Better metabolic function
• Appropriate physical activity
• Stress management
• Understanding fasting-related changes
• Individual evaluation when indicated

Dr. Mark's Closing Perspective

STOP VILIFYING CHOLESTEROL.

Cholesterol is not garbage. It is not simply an artery-clogging contaminant. It is an essential biological substance involved in:

• STRUCTURE
• REPAIR
• HORMONES
• BILE
• VITAMIN D
• NERVOUS-SYSTEM FUNCTION

The meaningful question isn’t: “How low can I make my cholesterol?” It is:

“WHY IS MY BODY PRODUCING AND TRANSPORTING THE AMOUNT THAT IT IS?”

TREAT THE PERSON.

UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE.

ADDRESS THE UNDERLYING METABOLIC PROBLEM.

DON'T WORSHIP THE NUMBER.

Improve, measure and reassess in partnership with the healthcare professional managing your care. Do not stop or change a prescribed medication on your own; some treatments remain important even when lifestyle and metabolic health improve.