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1567: How Not to Die From Heart Disease With Dr. Alo

Jun 3, 2021

Dr. Mohammed Alo, a cardiologist and trainer specializing in heart health, shares vital insights on preventing heart disease. He discusses the surprising impact of being lean and fit on heart health risks. Dr. Alo explains the formation of arterial plaque and debates the effectiveness of statins and aspirin. He emphasizes resistance training's benefits for cardiovascular health and reveals how muscle mass improves insulin sensitivity. The conversation also dives into the obesity paradox and the rising heart disease rates among women, debunking common myths along the way.

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Intro

3min

Cholesterol, Fat, and Heart Health Insights

19min

Navigating Lifestyle Changes in Healthcare

9min

The Muscle-Centric Approach to Heart Health

21min

The Critical Role of Aspirin in Heart Disease Prevention

2min

Heart Health and Smoking Risks

7min

Understanding the Obesity Paradox

4min

Navigating Weight Loss: Surgery, Diet, and Exercise

20min

Balancing Diet and Exercise for Heart Health

3min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with cardiologist and trainer Dr. Mohammed Alo.

Why there is a lot you can get away with when you are lean and fit. (1:57)
Why you may be consuming less saturated fat than you think. (5:49)
The top 10 things you can do to improve your heart health. (8:17)
Are we genetically inclined to be overweight? (10:27)
How does plaque form in the arteries? (14:19)
The truth and value of statins. (16:44)
Why being in a calorie surplus leads to obesity. (23:25)
The importance of building muscle to reduce cardiovascular mortality. (30:43)
Why you can’t argue with studies when it comes to the benefits of resistance training. (37:48)
The value of having a balanced approach with it comes to your training modalities. (39:23)
Why the more muscle you have the more your body becomes insulin resistant. (41:38)
Are there any supplements that help improve heart health? (47:38)
Dr. Alo’s take on SARMS. (50:00)
Does he recommend taking aspirin to his patients/clients? (51:30)
Myth or fact: Do men suffer from more cases of heart disease than women? (53:09)
How the volume of smoke you consume may be affecting you. (55:48)
The obesity paradox explained. (1:00:36)
Is he pro gastric bypass surgery? (1:04:45)
What attracted him to Mind Pump? (1:09:00)
Has he seen carry over from his personal training business to his medical profession? (1:13:50)
The biggest problem he has with doctors. (1:18:40)
Why exercise is NOT as important as diet. (1:22:20)

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Dr.Alo (@dr.alo) on Instagram
Dr. Alo YouTube
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Gary Taubes (@garytaubes) Instagram

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