3670: Cholesterol & Menopause, Proteolytic Enzyme Dosage, Detox Meal Timing, Reactions to Detox, Favorite Books for Kids/Teens (HouseCall)

Feb 22, 2026

They dig into detailed cholesterol testing and practical diet and supplement strategies for stubborn high numbers. Proteolytic enzyme dosing and a natto potency update get a clear explanation. Discussion on meal timing weighs early versus late eating for recovery and sleep. Gentle detox approaches for sensitive people are covered. A short list of motivational books for teens is shared.

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Test Beyond Standard Cholesterol Numbers

Do run expanded cholesterol labs including ApoB, Lp(a), and VLDL to understand root causes of high LDL.
Dr. Stephen Cabral recommends fasting blood draws 8–10 AM and a Mediterranean-style, mostly plant-based diet plus psyllium husk three times daily to lower cholesterol.

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Use Targeted Supplements To Lower Cholesterol

Try specific supplements shown to help cholesterol: psyllium husk, red yeast rice extract, omega-3s, vitamin D3, berberine (1,000 mg/day), and morning proteolytic enzymes.
Cabral emphasizes psyllium thrice daily and proteolytic enzymes upon waking as practical first steps.

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Hit 10,000 FU Daily For Nattokinase Effect

Do aim for ~10,000 FU/day natto (nattokinase fibrin units) when using proteolytic enzyme therapy; many formulas require larger dosing than a single 150 mg serving.
Cabral plans to reformulate his enzyme product to increase natto from 150 mg toward effective FU and add ingredients to improve joint and arterial benefits.

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Cholesterol testing and advanced markers

01:29 • 1min

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Diet and fiber for lowering cholesterol

02:33 • 2min

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Supplements for cholesterol support

04:42 • 36sec

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Proteolytic enzyme dosing update

05:18 • 2min

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Eating windows: early versus late meals

07:06 • 2min

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Gentler detox strategies for sensitive people

09:32 • 4min

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Five recommended books for teens

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Success Principles

Janet Switzer

Jack Canfield

This book is divided into six sections: The Fundamentals of Success, Transform Yourself for Success, Build Your Success Team, Create Successful Relationships, Success and Money, and Success in the Digital Age. It emphasizes the importance of taking 100% responsibility for your life, clarifying your life purpose, setting and achieving goals, and surrounding yourself with positive and successful people. The book includes exercises, lessons, and inspiring stories from successful individuals to help readers apply the principles in their daily lives.

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• Mentioned in 12 episodes

Chop Wood Carry Water

Joshua Medcalf

The book follows a young boy's journey as he learns valuable lessons from his sensei, Sensei Akira, about the importance of doing simple tasks over a long period. The phrase 'chop wood, carry water' symbolizes the daily efforts necessary to build a strong foundation for success. The book offers practical strategies and emphasizes the significance of consistent good habits, daily tasks, and embracing the process to achieve long-term goals.

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• Mentioned in 30 episodes

The Magic Of Thinking Big

David J. Schwartz

This book, first published in 1959, offers a comprehensive guide on how to think positively and achieve success in various aspects of life. It emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself, overcoming fear and excuses, and developing creative thinking and confident attitudes. The book is filled with real-life case histories and practical techniques to help readers apply these principles to their own lives, aiming to improve their job performance, relationships, and overall satisfaction.

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The Ultimate Gift

Jim Stovall

The Ultimate Gift follows Jason Stevens, a young man who is given a series of 12 tasks by his great-uncle Red Stevens to inherit his vast fortune. Through these tasks, Jason learns the value of hard work, money, friends, learning, problems, family, laughter, dreams, giving, gratitude, and how to spend a meaningful day. As Jason completes each task, he transforms from a selfish individual to a thoughtful person who values experiences over material wealth. The book culminates in Jason realizing that the ultimate gift is not money or tangible property, but the understanding and appreciation of life's priceless moments and the importance of love and other ethereal virtues.

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Pound The Stone

Joshua Medcalf

In "Pound the Stone," Joshua Medcalf continues to explore themes of perseverance and finding meaning in the face of challenges. The book likely delves into the importance of consistent effort and the rewards of overcoming obstacles. Medcalf's writing style probably uses relatable anecdotes and insightful metaphors to convey his message. The book likely emphasizes the power of small, consistent actions in achieving significant results. It may also explore the importance of self-reflection and understanding one's own limitations.

Thank you for joining us for our 2nd Cabral HouseCall of the weekend!

I'm looking forward to sharing with you some of our community's questions that have come in over the past few weeks…

Pati: how do you lower and keep cholesterol low during early menopause and when you have Familial Hypercholesterolemia. I have 315 total /240 LDL/70HDL/50 Trig. I am 5.4 height, 120lb and gluten free and dairy free for 13yrs and eat very low carbs and sugar. Never taken statins because they make my joints hurt but had high cholesterol for years but 300 was my highest. What can I take that can help and what should i eat. Thank you Pati Anonymous: Hi Dr. Cabral. Just wanted to confirm. Podcast 3576 reviewed a PubMed study that gave a minimum daily dosage of 10,800 FU to obtain desired results. The podcast gave me the impression that your supplement exceeded the 10,800 FU/day since only the 20,000 FU number was given. However, 3 plus does per day would be needed? Please can you clarify? Proteolytic Enzyme supplement. Natto Serving dosage on label is - (20,000 FU/g) 150mg My understanding is Natto amount is 3,000 FU 20,000 FU/g x .150g =3,000 Is this correct? Ashley: Hi Dr. Cabral, I have a detox meal timing question for you. When I did my last set of the big 5 labs, my health coach told me that it would be OK for me to eat at 8 and 3 instead of 11:30 and 6:30 as I feel much better when I fuel my body in the morning. When I don't, I feel ravenous in the evening. However, the admin in the FB group disagreed and said I shouldn't do that. Can you please clarify and let me know how big of a difference it makes to eat later instead of earlier? I feel like if eating earlier in the day helps me actually stick to the foods I'm supposed to eat and I'm still fasting for the same lengths of time that it would be OK. If it's a bigger deal than I realize, will you please explain the reasoning? Thanks so much! Tommy: Hi Dr. C, I'm an IHP who's come a long way with healing, but I feel stuck for the remainder. I've attempted a detox only once in my life. After the 4th day I was so wiped out that I couldn't really even work. I've also got high heavy metals but the protocol causes me such histamine reactions (even at a lower dose) that I just can't see it through. I feel stuck, I play for a soccer team but even training is too hard on my nervous system and leaves me wired. Maybe I should just try gentler detox like sauna and castor oil packs but I'm not sure it will be enough, and the sauna may just deplete me further. I've suffered so much with health and I'm in a better place, but still much work left to do. Lou: Hi Dr. Cabral, I am 15 and listen to your podcast every morning on the way to school with my mom. I was wondering, what would you say are your 5 favorite books? They dont have to be health books. thanks, Lou

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