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Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn

Unlocking the Potential: Taurine for Health and the Quest for Longevity

Jun 16, 2023
In this episode, Dr. Joel Kahn explores the fascinating world of taurine and its impact on blood pressure and cardiac health. He also discusses the connection between TMAO and cardiovascular health, as well as the formation of aneurysms. Dr. Kahn emphasizes the importance of 24-hour blood pressure monitoring and offers taurine supplements in his online store. Tune in to unlock the secrets to a healthier heart and a vibrant life!
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Quick takeaways

  • Regularly monitoring nighttime blood pressure through 24-hour monitoring is highly predictive of heart-related deaths and overall mortality.
  • Taurine supplementation or a diverse plant-based diet rich in beans, nuts, and seeds can support heart health and prevent age-related disorders.

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Importance of 24-hour blood pressure monitoring

The podcast episode discusses the significance of 24-hour blood pressure monitoring in assessing cardiovascular health. The speaker explains that wearing a 24-hour blood pressure cuff can provide valuable information about average blood pressure, daytime blood pressure, and nighttime blood pressure. He highlights a recent study published in The Lancet, which found that ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, particularly the recording of nighttime blood pressures, was the most predictive of all causes of death and heart-related deaths compared to clinic blood pressures. The episode encourages listeners to consider the importance of regularly checking their blood pressure and emphasizes the benefits of using technologies such as the Biobeat patch for convenient and accurate monitoring.

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