Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark The Heart Disease Lie: It’s Not Genetic & Cholesterol Isn’t the Enemy | Dr. Jack Wolfson, DO
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Feb 13, 2026 Dr. Jack Wolfson, board-certified cardiologist turned holistic cardiology advocate and author of The Paleo Cardiologist. He challenges cholesterol fears and statin overuse. He defends saturated fats and grass-fed meats. He warns about seed oils, processed foods, and corporate dietary steering. He emphasizes lifestyle, sunlight, movement, and advanced testing over medication reflexes.
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Heart Disease Is Preventable, Not Genetic
- Jack Wolfson argues heart disease is not genetic and is fully preventable.
- He attributes family patterns to shared lifestyle and environmental factors, not genes.
Choose Real, Ethically Raised Foods
- Eat ancestral, minimally processed animal foods from ethical, grass-fed sources like organs and wild seafood.
- Avoid ultra-processed and pesticide-laden CAFO products to reduce disease risk.
Limit Processed Seed Oils, Cook With Stable Fats
- Avoid seed oils from GMO and heavily sprayed sources and favor stable saturated fats for cooking.
- When eating out, request cooking oil swaps or choose whole-food options to reduce exposure.
