Dr. Arthur Agatston (Part 2) - Why Did Most Keto Patients Show Zero Plaque Despite LDL of 250?

In this episode of The Feldman Protocol, how does metabolic health shape cardiovascular risk — and what does that mean for interpreting cholesterol markers in lean, low-carb individuals? Arthur Agatston (MD) makes the case for a functional model of atherosclerosis progression, discusses AI-driven advances in cardiac imaging, argues for revisiting how blood pressure is measured and treated, and explores electrolyte management on ketogenic diets — all through a wide-ranging scientific conversation with Dave.🔥 This episode is sponsored by us --Own Your Labs 👉 `https://ownyourlabs.com/sp/51` Private blood testing services🩸Over 300 blood tests💰Extremely affordable❤️ We love our customers(Yes, we are literally funding the entire podcast from our own company -- so if you want to show your support, keep getting your private blood testing through our service. Thank you! 🙏)🔗 CONNECT WITH DAVE FELDMAN:Main Channel: `https://youtube.com/@realDaveFeldman`X/Twitter: `https://x.com/realDaveFeldman`Instagram: `https://instagram.com/realDaveFeldman`Website: `https://thefeldmanprotocol.com`⏱ Chapters0:00 – Cold open & intro7:11 – Late eating & metabolic effects12:37 – Western diet spreading globally18:07 – Personal fat threshold explained23:01 – Lipid energy model & LDL cycling30:26 – Exercise type & lipoprotein uptake38:39 – AI-enhanced cardiac imaging45:17 – Arterial flexibility & plaque burden53:20 – South Beach Diet origins1:00:39 – Scientific uncertainty in medicine1:06:41 – LMHR study: plaque findings1:16:57 – Plaque regression & calcification1:26:57 – Photon CT & next-gen imaging1:33:20 – Hypertension history & FDR1:41:30 – Blood pressure measurement issues1:49:44 – Keto, insulin & sodium loss1:55:09 – Overhydration & electrolyte balance2:00:08 – Electrolyte management on keto#FeldmanProtocol #DaveFeldman #ArthurAgatston #CardiovascularHealth #LowCarbDiet #LeanMassHyperResponder #LipidEnergyModel #HeartHealth #CACScore #KetogenicDiet #Atherosclerosis #BloodPressure #Electrolytes #MetabolicHealth #SouthBeachDiet #CardiacImaging #AIinMedicine #Cholesterol