This high-energy conversation features renowned preventative cardiologist Dr Ross Walker and fx Medicine by BioCeuticals ambassador Dr Michelle Woolhouse. Drawing on 45 years of clinical experience, Dr Walker makes the specialist field of preventative cardiology accessible through clear explanations and practical analogies.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and its active form ubiquinol take centre stage as the pair explore emerging evidence and clinical observations on their potential role in supporting cardiovascular function, their relationship with statin therapy, and studies investigating associations with health outcomes.
The discussion also delves into the importance of calcium coronary artery scoring in cardiovascular risk assessment, lipoprotein(a) protocols, the growing challenge of diabesity and insulin resistance, and Dr Walker’s five key strategies for optimising heart health through lifestyle and nutrition.
Listeners will gain valuable clinical insights into assessment approaches, lifestyle modification, and integrative considerations for supporting cardiovascular wellbeing in practice.
Covered in this episode:
(00:57) Welcoming Dr Ross Walker
(02:24) CoQ10’s role in the body
(04:21) The difference between ubiquinol and ubiquinone
(06:23) When to use ubiquinol as supplementation
(09:33) The role of ubiquinol in skin ageing
(11:29) Testing of ubiquinol and other metabolic markers
(15:41) Supplementation
(18:28) CoQ10 for cognition and brain health
(21:40) Oxidative stress and antioxidant support
(27:50) Statins and the power of lifestyle medicine
(42:35) Final remarks
Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.bioceuticals.com.au/education/podcasts/ubiquinol-s-role-in-heart-health-with-dr-michelle-woolhouse-and-dr-ross-walker
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