Ronald Krauss
Leading lipidologist, Senior Scientist at Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute, Professor of Medicine at UCSF, and Adjunct Professor of Nutritional Sciences at UC Berkeley. Expert in lipoprotein research and cardiovascular disease prevention.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 60min
#294 - Cholesterol Science Explained: Why Your LDL Score Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story | Dr. Ronald Krauss + Mike Haney
Dr. Ronald Krauss, a leading lipid researcher known for work on LDL particle size and ApoB, breaks down how cholesterol transport and particle types shape risk. He discusses small dense LDL, lipoprotein(a), particle residence time, and why standard panels can miss metabolic drivers. Conversation also covers when advanced lipoprotein testing and lifestyle or drug strategies matter.
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Dec 4, 2023 • 1h 8min
What Standard Cholesterol Testing Isn't Telling You
Join Dr. Elizabeth Boham, a Functional Medicine physician, Dr. Ronald Krauss, a leading researcher on cardiovascular disease, and Dr. Aseem Malhotra, a pioneer in lifestyle medicine, as they unpack the misconceptions around cholesterol. They discuss the inadequacy of standard cholesterol tests and the crucial role of cholesterol particle size. The conversation delves into the significance of belly fat, gut health, and the potential downsides of statins. With a focus on personalized health strategies, they emphasize lifestyle changes over medication in heart disease prevention.
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Aug 27, 2015 • 1h 24min
#012 Dr. Ronald Krauss on LDL Cholesterol, Particle Size, Heart Disease & Atherogenic Dyslipidemia
Dr. Ronald Krauss discusses cholesterol, LDL vs HDL, dietary impact on heart health, misconceptions about cholesterol & CVD risk, statins, and refining risk assessment through cholesterol particle size measurement in an enlightening and informative episode.
