Not an MD ... the medical profession is stupid. Critical thinking has 3 components: 1. Google, 2. Challenge actual science and medicine, 3. Believe everyone in the camp I've chosen, 3. Get diversified opinions only within my camp.

The hypothesis that I have found to be most supported by my gurus is that insulin resistance is a driver of heart disease, not elevated cholesterol.

I would suggest you listen to a recent podcast discussion with the Cardiologist Dr. Nadir Ali, on the "Unhinged angry conspiracy theorist Podcast",

I met a guy who went on the "carnivore diet"

(standard HFLC talking points ad infinitum)

N=1

I'm a zealot.

All science and medicine is part of a giant nefarious conspiracy.