This debate came about as Scott (my opponent) commented on a previous debate of mine, challenging me to debate someone who knows what they’re talking about (presumably himself). Of course, I took him up on the offer to debate the relationship between LDL, saturated fat, and cardiovascular disease.
Scott’s position:
- LDL is only associated with poor health outcomes in certain contexts and is not itself problematic.
- Not only is saturated fat not harmful, but healthful.
My position:
- LDL is a causal risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
- Saturated fat increases risk as intake crosses the threshold of 10% of total calories.
Prior to this debate, we agreed to let each other finish their arguments without interruption and agreed to share our research ahead of time (an agreement that Scott broke during the debate).
Please comment on the video and let me know if you learn anything from the debate. I always love to hear from you.
Dr. Matthew Nagra is a Naturopathic Doctor in Vancouver who is passionate about evidence-based nutrition and medicine. In addition to his online and public speaking work, he employs a wide range lifestyle interventions, including plant-based nutrition, as well as physical therapies in his practice to help his patients prevent or recover from chronic illnesses and physical injuries. Holding a Plant-Based Nutrition Certification from Cornell University and the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, he has penned several articles on the topic, underlining his specialized training in nutrition.