In this episode we walk through a standard lipid panel (cholesterol panel) step-by-step—total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, VLDL—and explain what each marker is actually measuring. We also introduce “next-level” risk markers like ApoB (apolipoprotein B) and Lp(a) / lipoprotein(a), plus why cholesterol can shift with fasting, stress, and recent diet changes.

If you’ve ever been told you have “good” or “bad” cholesterol and still felt lost, this will help you interpret your labs with more context and ask better questions at your next appointment.

Boron deficiency on the carnivore diet can be an overlooked issue—especially for people new to carnivore (early carnivores). In this episode, The Boron Trap explains why boron is concentrated in plant foods and how soil mineral content (dry, sandy, water-washed soils) can reduce boron in the food chain. We connect boron to bone and mineral metabolism, vitamin D signaling, and hormone balance (testosterone/estrogen), and discuss how to think about trace minerals, food sourcing, soil quality, and mineral density so you can avoid hidden deficiencies while staying aligned with your diet strategy.

Physical or Emotional? What’s Driving Your Symptoms. Are your symptoms driven by physical dysfunction (inflammation, deficiencies, toxins, hormones, nervous system issues) or emotional drivers (stress, trauma, learned patterns)? In this episode, we give a practical framework to separate the two, recognize overlap, and decide when to prioritize labs, lifestyle changes, or therapeutic work. We also cover red flags, common “crossover” scenarios, and how to avoid chasing the wrong root cause.