In this shorter, bite sized conversation, host Amelia Phillips and Professor Katherine Tonks discuss the best ways to lower cholesterol outside of medications. Elevated LDL cholesterol and triglycerides are very common markers out of range many have no idea the impact on their health. They discuss the impact of diet, exercise, and certain supplements and the best strategies for lowering cholesterol. 

The impact of the TV show Prof Tonks mentions. https://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/jun/14/60000-fewer-patients-took-vital-statin-drugs-following-abcs-catalyst-program 

Supplement, SPM Active: https://www.metagenics.com.au/products/spm-active-30-capsules

Cholesterol Health: https://www.blackmores.com.au/products/cholesterol-health 

About the guest:

Dr Katherine Tonks is a professor of endocrinology, holds a PHD and is the founder of Sydney Endocrinology on Sydney's lower north shore. Prof. Katherine specialises in metabolic related conditions, such as weight issues, insulin resistance, diabetes, plus PCOS, and thyroid disorders.

About the host:

Amelia Phillips is a registered exercise scientist and nutritionist with a career spanning 26 years in health. She's a registered exercise scientist, nutritionist and researcher (with a Masters of Human Nutrition). She was the co-founder of health tech company 12WBT which grew from start-up and more recently Inner Vitality, an 8 week online program using biomarkers and personalised health that she runs with an Integrative GP.  Amelia also consults to health companies, presents and appears in the media, most recently on the Ch9 show Do You Want to Live Forever. Amelia had four kids in five years and is dedicated to empowering women to build a life after kids on the foundation of health (mental and physical), connection and purpose. 

If you have a question for Amelia, reach out via Insta @_amelia_phillips, email ap@ameliaphillips.com.au 

Find out more at www.ameliaphillips.com.au

Find out more about Inner Vitality, a new approach to your health: https://innervitality.ameliaphillips.com.au/pages/ 

CREDITS
Host: Amelia Phillips                                                                                                        
Guest:  Katherine Tonks                                                                                               Audio Producer: Darren Roth
Music: Matt Nicholich                                                                                                      Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd

Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 
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