I’m excited to share a new AMA episode with you today, dedicated to risk factors specific to women.
In this AMA session, I dive into the lifestyle factors that influence lipids, exploring the latest research and discussing Lp(a) and ApoB. Rather than answering your individual questions, I have woven them into the overall outline to create a cohesive and informative conversation.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
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How women’s lifestyle choices directly affect their lipid profiles
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How knowing if you’re a hyper absorber or hyper producer of cholesterol will change your treatment strategy
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What the Boston Heart Cholesterol Balance test will reveal about your body’s ability to handle cholesterol
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The best treatments for hyper absorbers, and the best treatments for hyper producers
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How hard plaque differs from soft plaque, and why that matters for women’s heart health
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How the new AI-assisted Clearly scan provides a more complete cardiovascular risk picture than a standard calcium score
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How chronic stress and elevated cortisol fuel insulin resistance and inflammation, and damage blood vessel linings
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The benefits of Mediterranean-style eating for improving lipid balance, vasomotor symptoms, and overall metabolic health
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The importance of managing trauma, stress, and emotional health in midlife
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How my “n=1” experiment with Zetia and micro-dosed GLP-1s significantly improved my ApoB and inflammation markers
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Resources:
Dietary natural products as emerging lipoprotein(a)-lowering agents
The Effects of Menopause Hormone Therapy on Lipid Profile in Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
An Update on Lipoprotein(a): The Latest on Testing, Treatment, and Guideline Recommendations
