Podcasts about Atherosclerosis

Nitric Oxide Explained: Vascular Health, Exercise Performance, and N1o1 with Dr. Nathan Bryan, international Leader in Molecular Medicine, the first to describe nitrite and nitrate as indispensable nutrients required for optimal cardiovascular health. He details NO as a ubiquitous messenger affecting blood flow, erectile function, cognition, exercise performance, endothelial dysfunction, and aging-related declines in NO production. Bryan explains why PDE5 inhibitors like Viagra prolong cyclic GMP signaling but don't fix NO deficiency, and why beet products often fail due to variable nitrate content and inadequate dosing. He outlines his NO lozenge approach that generates NO gas from sodium nitrite and magnesium ascorbate, plus a fermented beet powder drink (NOBeets), and emphasizes the role of oral bacteria (and harms of antiseptic mouthwash/fluoride) in nitrate conversion. They review published endpoints, including flow-mediated dilation, blood pressure effects, inflammation markers, triglycerides, stem cells, plaque regression, applications to Alzheimer's, glaucoma/microvascular disease, safety/dosing considerations, risks of arginine supplementation, and a dual-chamber topical NO serum developed from wound-healing experience.

"Making the effort earlier totally changes the trajectory for the rest of your life,” says Jeremy London, MD. London is a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon with more than 25 years of clinical experience caring for patients across the full spectrum of heart disease — from prevention to advanced intervention. Dr. London received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his general surgery residency at Joseph's Hospital in Denver, Colorado. He completed a general vascular and thoracic surgical fellowship at the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. To deepen his understanding of medicine, he completed the Institute of Functional Medicine core program. 00:00 - When a cardiac surgeon has a heart attack 10:46 - Waking up with different priorities 13:49 - Missed signals 18:35 - The CGM experiment that revealed pre-diabetes 21:43 - The 5 tests that actually matter 25:44 - Diving into Lp(a) 30:36 - Target numbers for primary prevention 32:26 - Why taking medication isn't failure 38:24 - Atherosclerosis starts in childhood 41:19 - Why a zero calcium score doesn't mean you're safe 45:40 - What we don't know 48:41 - GLP-1s & the future of prevention For more about London, visit his website: https://drjeremylondon.com/  We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 65 of the Stroke Alert Podcast, host Dr. Negar Asdaghi highlights two articles from the June 2026 issue of Stroke: "AI-Derived LA Volume Index, LA/RA and LA/LV Volume Ratios From Coronary Artery Calcium Scans Predict Long-Term Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke" and "Prevalence and Association of Atherosclerosis to Ischemic Stroke in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation on Anticoagulation." She also interviews Dr. Randolph Marshall, principal investigator of the Carotid Revascularization and Medical Management for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis–Hemodynamics (CREST-H) study. For the episode transcript, visit: https://www.ahajournals.org/do/10.1161/podcast.20260603.690307

With Edoardo Conte and Daniele Andreini, Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio Hospital IRCCS, Milan - Italy and Gal Tsaban, Mayo Clinic, Rochester - USA. Link to paper Link to editorial

Send us Fan MailIn the time it will take you watch this episode, over 2,000 people around the world will die from diseases driven by arterial plaque. But what if we could actually remove the toxic cholesterol already trapped inside arteries?Today we're diving into one of the biggest unsolved problems in medicine and aging: how do you actually remove arterial plaque instead of merely slowing its progression?Cardiovascular disease remains the world's leading killer, despite decades of statins, anti-inflammatory drugs, and newer RNA-based therapies. Most existing treatments help manage cholesterol and reduce risk, but very few directly target the toxic debris already embedded inside plaques.But what if we could literally extract some of the most dangerous oxidized cholesterol molecules from the body?My guest today is Dr. Matthew ‘Oki' O'Connor, Ph.D. - CEO and Co-Founder of Cyclarity Therapeutics ( https://cyclaritytx.com/ ), a biotech company developing engineered cyclodextrin molecules designed to bind and remove 7-ketocholesterol, or 7KC - a toxic oxidized cholesterol strongly implicated in atherosclerosis, inflammation, plaque instability, and even broader age-related diseases.Just recently, the company presented first-in-human clinical data at the American Heart Association Vascular Discovery Scientific Sessions showing dose-dependent urinary excretion of 7KC - potentially the first clinical evidence that this toxic molecule can be safely mobilized and removed from the human body.We'll discuss what 7KC actually is, why oxidized cholesterol may be a root driver of cardiovascular disease, how engineered cyclodextrins work like molecular “sponges,” what the new human data really shows - and what it would mean if medicine could move from slowing plaque progression to truly reversing it.#HeartDisease #Atherosclerosis #Longevity #CardiovascularDisease #PlaqueReversal #AgingResearch #Biotech #Cholesterol #OxidizedCholesterol #7Ketocholesterol #Cyclarity #Healthspan #PrecisionMedicine #AIinBiotech #DrugDiscovery #PreventiveMedicine #Cardiology #AntiAging #Lifespan #MedicalInnovation #SENS #FoamCells #Plaque #HeartAttack #StrokePreventionSupport the show

It’s fascinating to see your own heart. Recently, I did. Chest pain led me to see a doctor, who ordered tests that allowed me to see that my heart has calcium buildup. More than I should have. Atherosclerosis, the doctors call it: hardening of the arteries. I’ve made big diet and exercise changes. But I’ve also realized that my cardiac concerns didn’t emerge overnight. In my case, they were the fruit of unhealthy choices. In time, those habits couldn’t help but impact my heart’s health. Scripture uses similar language to describe being spiritually unhealthy. Our hearts can gradually grow hardened toward God—one day and one choice at a time. Hebrews 3:7–8 (referencing Psalm 95:7–8) says, “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion.” After God delivered His people from Egypt, they “tested and tried [Him]” (v. 9) during their time in the wilderness. God had faithfully provided for His people, but they refused to see it (vv. 9–10). What about us? What habits nudge us away from God—day by day hardening our hearts against Him? We all make some of those choices. So I’m thankful that today, right now, God offers to exchange our hearts of stone for those softened by His love (see Ezekiel 36:26).

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Even half an egg a day increases mortality. Replacing red meat with soy, nuts, or plants slashes risk of death and disease. #CholesterolTruth #EggRisk #HealthyProtein

Drs. Sanossian and Saver highlight emerging evidence that routine dental care and oral hygiene may function as actionable, modifiable contributors to stroke prevention beyond traditional vascular risk factors. They also review CREST-2 data showing that carotid revascularization in asymptomatic high-grade carotid stenosis reduces stroke risk, but does not appear to confer additional cognitive benefit over intensive medical therapy alone.

Is oatmeal healthy?I have a higher-than-normal carotid artery intima-media thickness and no appreciable plaque. Should I be concerned?Should my husband and I take the hepatitis B vaccine?

This month on Episode 83 of Discover CircRes, host Cindy St. Hilaire highlights articles featured in the March 27th and April 10th issue of Circulation Research. This Episode also features a discussion with Dr Martin Schwartz and Dr Hanqiang Deng about their study, FOXO1 Integrates Endothelial Hemodynamic, Inflammatory, and Metabolic Pathways in Atherosclerosis.   Article highlights: Tadokoro, et al. CRISPR Base Editing of PKCα Rescues Heart Failure Joki, et al. PTH Affects Right Heart Hemodynamics Compendium on Migration of Mitochondria Beyond Cell Boundary

Plant-based diets reverse heart disease better than statins or surgeries, while meat and dairy elevate cholesterol and cancer risk. #HeartHealth #Cholesterol #PlantBasedReversal #CardiovascularCare

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3308: Dr. Neal Malik explains why atherosclerosis can persist even with statins, diet, and lifestyle changes, highlighting the role of genetics, particularly elevated lipoprotein(a), in stubborn plaque buildup. His guidance emphasizes practical strategies like targeted fat choices, fiber intake, and realistic exercise plans to help reduce risk and prevent further progression. Quotes to ponder: "The trouble is, once this plaque, or atherosclerosis, sets in, it's not reversible through lifestyle alone." "It's estimated that about 1 in 5 Americans have high levels of lipoprotein-a." "Fiber is so helpful because it binds to cholesterol and helps the body get rid of it." Episode references: Omega-3 Fatty Acids – NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-Consumer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3308: Dr. Neal Malik explains why atherosclerosis can persist even with statins, diet, and lifestyle changes, highlighting the role of genetics, particularly elevated lipoprotein(a), in stubborn plaque buildup. His guidance emphasizes practical strategies like targeted fat choices, fiber intake, and realistic exercise plans to help reduce risk and prevent further progression. Quotes to ponder: "The trouble is, once this plaque, or atherosclerosis, sets in, it's not reversible through lifestyle alone." "It's estimated that about 1 in 5 Americans have high levels of lipoprotein-a." "Fiber is so helpful because it binds to cholesterol and helps the body get rid of it." Episode references: Omega-3 Fatty Acids – NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-Consumer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heart disease should be treated just like cancer, says guest Mike McConnell, an author and expert in preventive cardiology at Stanford: Detect and stage early, then treat aggressively. In his practice, McConnell focuses on using low-dose CT imaging for detecting early coronary artery disease. He also helped pioneer the use of AI to infer cardiovascular risk from retinal scans. Such non-invasive, consumer-friendly tools could expand prevention, personalize therapy, and cut heart attacks and strokes across the board, he says. “Everybody also deserves a proactive preventive cardiologist in their phone,” McConnell tells host Russ Altman of the latest approaches to heart disease on this episode of Stanford Engineering's The Future of Everything podcast. Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu. Episode Reference Links: Stanford Profile: Michael V. McConnell, MD, MSEE Connect With Us: Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything Website Connect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / Mastodon Connect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction Russ Altman introduces guest Michael McConnell, a professor of cardiology at Stanford University. (00:03:02) Reframing Heart Disease Why coronary disease should be approached the same as cancer. (00:05:46) Core Risk Factors The key drivers of cardiovascular disease, and life's essential eight. (00:07:18) Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring How low-dose CT scanning detects disease before symptoms develop. (00:08:57) The Limits of Stress Testing Why traditional stress tests often miss early coronary disease. (00:10:18) AI in Cardiac Imaging Using AI to identify hidden risks in routine chest scans. (00:11:30) Retinal Imaging How AI analysis of retinal blood vessels can predict heart disease risk. (00:14:55) Detecting Risk Before Symptoms Why retinal and vascular changes occur long before clinical signs appear. (00:15:58) Staging Coronary Disease Using calcium scores to stage coronary disease and personalize treatment. (00:19:36) Direct-to-Consumer Prevention The rise of mobile health records, wearable devices, and AI tools. (00:22:23) Opportunities & System Challenges Balancing accessibility, guideline-based care, and healthcare system capacity. (00:25:26) AI-Powered Health Record Analysis The potential of automated reviews to identify silent risk factors. (00:27:41) Physician Adoption & System Friction Barriers to integrating early detection tools into clinical practice. (00:30:12) Advances in Treatment Overview of current cholesterol therapies and plaque stabilization. (00:33:31) Future In a Minute Rapid-fire Q&A: prevention, implementation science, and future hopes. (00:35:38) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Heart attacks aren't inevitable. Dr. Esselstyn shows how diet—not age—drives disease, and how plaque starts forming by age 17. #HeartReversal #PlantBasedHealing #PreventHeartAttacks #HealthTalks

Cardiologist's Mission to Prevent Heart Attacks; Patient Case: Fit 55-Year-Old With Severe Heart Disease; Early Signs of Atherosclerosis in Patient History; When and Why to Check Cholesterol Levels; How Cholesterol Moves Through the Body; Lipoprotein Classes and Size-Based Risk; Exogenous vs. Endogenous Cholesterol Pathways; Triglycerides Reflect Dietary Intake; Understanding HDL and Reverse Cholesterol Transport; LDL Density and Misleading Cholesterol Tests; Cholesterol Panel Limitations and Calculations #HeartHealth #Cholesterol #LifestyleMedicine #HealthTalks

Dr. Kahn calls for cancer-level attention to heart disease, citing death rates, hidden symptoms, and young-age fatalities. #HeartHealth #CardiacAwareness #PreventionMatters #SuddenDeath

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Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Vascular Health and Early Atherosclerosis in Childhood Cancer Survivors: Reassuring Findings From Comprehensive Noninvasive Assessment.

Dr. Williams and Dr. Kahn explore how ketogenic diets and saturated fats impact cardiovascular health and longevity. #KetogenicDiet #SaturatedFat #HeartHealth

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Ever wondered why some plaques rupture and others sit there politely not causing an MI? Dr Chris Wall talks to us about atherosclerosis in this weeks episode, describing what makes a plaque "vulnerable", and the role of inflammation in plaque development. Don't miss out on this atherosclerosis rundown.If you get chance, please take 5 minutes to let us know what you think of the podcast: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEEdl5sLI7qguJG6nWS9roU5uTzQ13PKjKqzmP-gZhlCrgXg/viewform

I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma, but my symptoms may be caused by something else, per my oncologistI've been taking acidophilus and eating yogurt, but still have diarrhea for the last five months since taking a round of antibioticsThe consequences of antibiotic useMy carotid artery intima-media thickness shows higher than normal thickness. Should I be concerned?

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A client has a very traumatic experience with their kidney transplant surgery in 2017. Ever since, they have lived with chronic, intractable neck and head pain that doesn't respond to any treatment they've tried so far. A recent CT scan reveals some calcium deposits inside the cranium but - is that the cause? Can massage therapy help? Are there any options for this person? Resources: Anwar, Z. et al. (2011) "Superficial temporal artery calcification in patients with end-stage renal disease: Association with vascular risk factors and ischemic cerebrovascular disease," The Indian Journal of Radiology & Imaging, 21(3), pp. 215–220. Available at: https://doi.org/10.4103/0971-3026.85371. CNN, C.S., Special to (2014) 'I couldn't move': Patients who wake up during surgery, CNN. Available at: https://www.cnn.com/2014/11/28/health/wake-up-during-surgery (Accessed: November 14, 2025). Healthcare, G.E. (2020) Waking Up During Surgery: A Nightmare | Clinical View. Available at: https://clinicalview.gehealthcare.com/article/waking-during-surgery-patients-worst-nightmare (Accessed: November 14, 2025). Kiroglu, Y. et al. (2009) "Intracranial calcifications on computed tomography: pictorial essay," Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology [Preprint]. Available at: https://doi.org/10.4261/1305-3825.DIR.2626-09.1. Li, Xuelong et al. (2022) "The association of renal impairment with different patterns of intracranial arterial calcification: Intimal and medial calcification," Atherosclerosis, 363, pp. 42–47. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2022.11.012. Host Bio:              Ruth Werner is a former massage therapist, a writer, and an NCBTMB-approved continuing education provider. She wrote A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology, now in its seventh edition, which is used in massage schools worldwide. Werner is also a long-time Massage & Bodywork columnist, most notably of the Pathology Perspectives column. Werner is also ABMP's partner on Pocket Pathology, a web-based app and quick reference program that puts key information for nearly 200 common pathologies at your fingertips. Werner's books are available at www.booksofdiscovery.com. And more information about her is available at www.ruthwerner.com.      About our Sponsors:   Anatomy Trains is a global leader in online anatomy education and also provides in-classroom certification programs for structural integration in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, Japan, and China, as well as fresh-tissue cadaver dissection labs and weekend courses. The work of Anatomy Trains originated with founder Tom Myers, who mapped the human body into 13 myofascial meridians in his original book, currently in its fourth edition and translated into 12 languages. The principles of Anatomy Trains are used by osteopaths, physical therapists, bodyworkers, massage therapists, personal trainers, yoga, Pilates, Gyrotonics, and other body-minded manual therapists and movement professionals. Anatomy Trains inspires these practitioners to work with holistic anatomy in treating system-wide patterns to provide improved client outcomes in terms of structure and function.                      Website: anatomytrains.com                        Email: info@anatomytrains.com             Facebook: facebook.com/AnatomyTrains                       Instagram: www.instagram.com/anatomytrainsofficial   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2g6TOEFrX4b-CigknssKHA     

Program notes:0:37 An oral med for obesity1:37 Five to 10% stopped medication2:35 Need head-to-head trials with injectable3:00 Stem cell infusion after MI and heart failure4:01 Reduced heart failure in recipients5:01 Twice as many in the control arm6:01 Moving past BMI in predicting atherosclerosis7:01 Especially in overweight but not obese8:01 Almost 3000 participants in Brazil8:25 Blood samples precede MS9:04 Seen seven years beforehand10:02 Twin studies and relatives11:03 Way to intervene earlier11:15 Applaud OpenAI13:00 End

Send us a textToday we are releasing another bonus episode! This is my recent appearance on the IFixHearts YouTube Channel, hosted by Chris S. Cornell!As always, it was a fun chat, and I'm always so grateful to be a guest on someone else's show!Find I Fix Hearts by Dr. Ovadia at-YT- @I Fix Hearts by Dr. OvadiaFind Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!

Send us a textThe surprising link between oral bacteria and heart disease.Episode Summary: Dr. Pekka Karhunen explains the connection between oral bacteria, cholesterol, and cardiovascular disease, discussing how oxidized LDL cholesterol triggers inflammation in arteries, how bacteria from the mouth can infiltrate arterial plaques to form biofilms, and the implications for heart disease prevention through lifestyle changes like better oral hygiene.About the guest: Pekka Karhunen, MD, PhD is a medical doctor and forensic pathologist with decades of experience, specializing in cardiovascular diseases. He has created a unique biobank of coronary arteries from over 10,000 autopsies conducted in Finland. His research focuses on the role of bacteria in atherosclerosis, particularly through studying coronary artery plaques.Discussion Points:Cholesterol is essential for life, but oxidized low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is seen as a foreign substance by the immune system, leading to chronic inflammation in coronary arteries.Macrophages ingest oxidized LDL, turning into dysfunctional foam cells that contribute to plaque buildup, known as atheromas, in arteries.Plaque rupture, potentially caused by increased pressure from cholesterol accumulation or hemorrhage within the plaque, can trigger heart attacks.Bacteria, especially from the mouth, can enter arterial plaques via bacteremia (e.g., from dental procedures) and form biofilms, evading immune detection.Biofilms in plaques, made of extracellular matrix like polysaccharides, protect bacteria and may contribute to plaque instability or calcification over time.Poor oral hygiene is linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk, as bacteria from dental infections can enter plaques, suggesting dental care as a preventive measure.Karhunen's research found oral bacteria, like Viridans streptococci, in coronary plaques, with unpublished data also detecting gut and skin bacteria, indicating diverse bacterial involvement.Related content:M&M 247: Cholesterol: Immune Benefits, Heart Health, Statins & Research Malpractice | Uffe Ravnskov*Not medical advice.Support the showAffiliates: Seed Oil Scout: Find restaurants with seed oil-free options, scan food products to see what they're hiding, with this easy-to-use mobile app. KetoCitra—Ketone body BHB + electrolytes formulated for kidney health. Use code MIND20 for 20% off any subscription (cancel anytime) Lumen device to optimize your metabolism for weight loss or athletic performance. Code MIND for 10% off SiPhox Health—Affordable at-home blood testing. Key health markers, visualized & explained. Code TRIKOMES for a 20% discount. For all the ways you can support my efforts

2025 ACC Scientific Statement on Inflammation & Cardiovascular Disease

What is Atherosclerosis, and why is it important? What are natural ways to keep hardening of the arteries in check? In this podcast, Dr. Marc Grossman answers these questions and more. Find out how cholesterol levels can be mitigated using lifestyle and nutrition.

In this special episode on Strategies for Staying Full and Satisfied, our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will moderate a discussion with Lily Correa, registered dietitian about communicating strategies for staying full and satisfied. This special edition of Diabetes Core Update is sponsored by Avocados - Love One Today ®.    For more information, as well as diabetes-friendly mean plans and a free downloadable toolkit just go to:http://loveonetoday.com/SatisfiedEating Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health Lilian (Lily) M. Correa, Lily Correa is a registered dietitian and diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine   Resources and References:   Henning, Susanne M. et al. Hass Avocado Inclusion in a Weight-Loss Diet Supported Weight Loss and Altered Gut Microbiota: A 12-Week Randomized, Parallel-Controlled Trial. Current Developments in Nutrition 2019, Volume 3, Issue 8, ISSN 2475-2991. https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzz068.   Khan, Naiman A. et al. Avocado Consumption, Abdominal Adiposity, and Oral Glucose Tolerance Among Persons with Overweight and Obesity. The Journal of Nutrition 2021, Volume 151, Issue 9p2513-2521. https://doi.org/10.1093/jn/nxab187.   Lichtenstein, Alice H. et al. Effect of Incorporating 1 Avocado Per Day Versus Habitual Diet on Visceral Adiposity: A Randomized Trial. Journal of the American Heart Association 2022, Volume 11, Number 14. https://doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.122.02565.   Pacheco, Lorena S. et al. Effects of Different Allotments of Avocados on the Nutritional Status of Families: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients 2021, 13(11), 4021. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13114021.   Senn, MacKenzie K. et al. Associations between avocado intake and measures of glucose and insulin homeostasis in Hispanic individuals with and without type 2 diabetes: Results from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL). Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases 2023, Volume 33, Issue 12, 2428 – 2439. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.numecd.2023.08.002.   Wood, Alexis C. et al. Associations between Metabolomic Biomarkers of Avocado Intake and Glycemia in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. The Journal of Nutrition 2023, Volume 153, Issue 10, 2797 – 2807. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tjnut.2023.07.013.   For more resources, research and recipes visit LoveOneToday.com/healthprofessionals.

Send us a textWide release date: August 25, 2025Episode Summary: Dr. Uffe Ravnskov talks about his decades-long career challenging the idea that high cholesterol causes heart disease, discussing LDL's protective role in the immune system by binding to bacteria, the harms and biases in statin research influenced by pharmaceutical companies, evidence that high cholesterol benefits the elderly and reduces infection/cancer risks, and how mental stress or infections elevate cholesterol as a response rather than a cause.About the guest: Uffe Ravnskov, MD, PhD is a physician and independent researcher who earned his MD from the University of Copenhagen in 1961 and a PhD in nephrology. He has worked in various clinics in Sweden since the 1960s, focusing his research on challenging the cholesterol hypothesis in heart disease. Now 91, he has published over 200 papers, authored books like "The Cholesterol Myths.”Discussion Points:LDL cholesterol helps the immune system by sticking to bacteria, clumping them for removal; low LDL increases infection risk.Animal studies show injecting LDL protects against lethal infections, while historical data links severe infections to worse atherosclerosis.Elderly people with high cholesterol live longer; low cholesterol raises mortality risk more than high levels.Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) doesn't cause early death via cholesterol alone—co-inherited coagulation factors are the issue, and FH patients often have lower infection rates.Statins lower LDL but increase infection risk, cause muscle weakness/brain issues (often blamed on aging), and show no clear benefit in unbiased meta-analyses.Research biases include cherry-picking studies, exaggerating benefits via relative (not absolute) risk, and pharma funding suppressing critical views.Mental stress can raise cholesterol by 10-50% in 30 minutes, often misread as a heart disease cause rather than an effect.Saturated fat and high cholesterol aren't proven harmful; Ancel Keys' claims ignored contradictory evidence.Stopping statins often reverses side effects quickly, improving quality of life.Related episode:M&M 244: Seed Oils & Heart Disease: Oxidized LDL, Cholesterol, Fat & Cardiology | Tucker GoodrichReference Paper:LDL-C does not cause cardiovascular disease: a comprehensive review of the current literature*Not medical advice.Support the showAffiliates: Seed Oil Scout: Find restaurants with seed oil-free options, scan food products to see what they're hiding, with this easy-to-use mobile app. KetoCitra—Ketone body BHB + electrolytes formulated for kidney health. Use code MIND20 for 20% off any subscription (cancel anytime) Lumen device to optimize your metabolism for weight loss or athletic performance. Code MIND for 10% off SiPhox Health—Affordable at-home blood testing. Key health markers, visualized & explained. Code TRIKOMES for a 20% discount. For all the ways you can support my efforts

Josh Wageman is a board-certified Clinical Lipid Specialist dedicated to transforming the way we understand and treat heart disease. With a deep expertise in cholesterol, metabolic health, and cardiovascular risk, he helps patients cut through the noise and take control of their health using evidence-based, personalized strategies. Known for translating complex science into actionable steps, Josh is passionate about prevention and proving that heart disease doesn't have to be inevitable. In this episode, Dr. Brian and Josh talk about… (00:00) Intro (00:32) Josh's interesting and varied career path (04:31) Understanding cardiovascular disease in a nutshell (8:15) Understanding lipoproteins (10:10) Why lipids are controversial and what we can all agree on (12:28) LDL and HDL particles (19:35) Endurance athletes and coronary calcium (29:54) Atherosclerosis, carnivore, and gut dysbiosis (39:46) Advanced lipid panels (40:29) Statins and LDL (44:13) Pros and cons of statins (49:54) Supplements that may be helpful for cardiovascular health (52:44) Rapping and singing about lipids and heart health (55:09) Science and faith; physical health and spiritual health (01:02:25) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Josh Wageman: IG: https://www.instagram.com/wagemanjosh/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Security-System-Lipid-Neighborhood-Complicating/dp/B0DTJ1HJ4Y Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.  Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/ 

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Rupy Aujla, an NHS GP and the founder of The Doctor's Kitchen, an app that includes doctor-approved recipes to cook at home. In this conversation, we dive into why cardiovascular disease remains the #1 killer worldwide, the connection between cholesterol and heart health, how fiber acts as a “magical nutrient” for the body, how to introduce it into your daily meals, and the role of lifestyle choices in preventing illness and supporting long-term brain and heart health. *** About Dr. Rupy Aujla: After suffering a significant heart condition, he dove deep into the science of nutritional medicine and was able to reverse his condition through food and lifestyle. In 2015, he launched The Doctor's Kitchen as a way to teach people how to cook their way to better health and to showcase the medicinal effects of eating well. The incredible “Doctor's Kitchen” cooking app has over 1000 delicious, science-backed recipes and 20 brand new ones added each month. There's also a handy meal planner that will personalise recipes based on your preferences. It actually suggested a delicious looking salmon poached in harissa coconut sauce, and  olive and date braised chicken, which suit my personal dietary needs and all sound great. You can download and use the app completely for free using this link. *** Subscribe to The Neuro Experience for more conversations at the intersection of brain science and performance. I'm committed to bringing you evidence-based insights that you can apply to your own health journey. *** A huge thank you to my sponsors for supporting this episode. Check them out and enjoy exclusive discounts: David's Protein: Buy four cartons and get your fifth one completely free | Head to https://davidprotein.com/pages/neuro Ketone IQ: Go to https://ketone.com/NEURO for 30% OFF your subscription order + receive a free gift with your second shipment. FIGS: You can get 15% off your first order at https://wearfigs.com with the code FIGSRX. Caraway: https://caraway.com/neuro for an additional 10% off your purchase MUDWTR: The coffee alternative. If you're ready to ditch the crash and sip smarter, go to https://mudwtr.com and use code NEURO to get 43% off + free shipping. *** I'm Louisa Nicola — clinical neuroscientist — Alzheimer's prevention specialist — founder of Neuro Athletics. My mission is to translate cutting-edge neuroscience into actionable strategies for cognitive longevity, peak performance, and brain disease prevention. If you're committed to optimizing your brain — reducing Alzheimer's risk — and staying mentally sharp for life, you're in the right place. Stay sharp. Stay informed. Join thousands who subscribe to the Neuro Athletics Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ *** Topics: 00:02:43: Lipid panels & overlooked markers 00:05:21: Atherosclerosis explained 00:08:13: Misleading “normal” cholesterol panels 00:10:48: Why heart disease remains #1 killer & prevention timeline 00:12:51: Cholesterol & Alzheimer's; LDL targets for brain health 00:15:12: Cholesterol causality, very low LDL safety 00:19:23: Statins & pharmacological interventions 00:26:02: Ultra-processed foods & saturated fats 00:29:26: Fiber's role in lowering LDL 00:32:05: How fiber binds bile acids & removes cholesterol 00:33:29: Gut microbiome & short-chain fatty acids from fiber 00:35:05: Lowering ApoB, LDL by eating plant-rich foods, portfolio diet 00:37:15: Oats & heart health 00:41:51: Pesticides in fruits and vegetables 00:45:37: Eggs and cholesterol 00:48:18: Soy 00:53:55: Balanced eating 00:57:40: Stress, sleep & cardiovascular disease 00:59:55: Memorable patient stories, family member with stent 01:04:04: How to reduce risk of heart attack or stroke with diet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Heart Doc VIP, Dr. Kahn dives into a fascinating new discovery in cardiovascular science — a molecule called ImP, produced by gut bacteria, which may play a role in the development of atherosclerosis. While we're still a ways off from clinical tests and treatments, Dr. Kahn offers actionable steps you can take now to support your heart health. Also on the menu: a surprising conversation about the President's ankles, a head-to-head comparison of the ketogenic and plant-based diets when it comes to cancer risk, how whole grains affect gout, and the benefits of Tai Chi for better sleep.  Big thanks to igennus.com — use discount code DrKahn for savings.

In the first episode of a three-part series on the key factors that limit healthspan, Dr. Erin Faules speaks with Wild Health CEO Dr. Carl Seger about two common but often under-addressed contributors: atherosclerosis and mental health disorders. This episode includes discussion of: Why atherosclerosis often progresses silently, and why calcium scores may miss early disease  The link between depression, chronic stress, and cardiovascular risk  The clinical relevance of advanced screening tools like coronary CTA, LP(a), and AI-driven risk assessment Treatment advances including GLP-1 receptor agonists and psychedelic-assisted therapy This is Part 1 of a 3-part series exploring the 7 most common blocks to healthspan. Over the next two weeks we will dive into atrophy, inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, neurodegenerative disease and cancer.