A Brief History of Fat - [Part 1 3]

The video explores the history and misconceptions surrounding lipids, particularly cholesterol, in the United States. It discusses the impact of low-fat diets on health, highlighting the increase in obesity and type 2 diabetes. The video also explains the body's regulation of cholesterol through negative feedback mechanisms, emphasizing that dietary cholesterol alone does not clog arteries. The liver plays a crucial role in cholesterol biosynthesis, and the body's cholesterol levels are tightly regulated.

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