Dhru Purohit Show

The Latest Science on Preventing Heart Disease and Atherosclerosis: Best Heart Tests, Supplements, and Lifestyle Changes with Joel Kahn, MD

Sep 14, 2023

Dr. Joel Kahn, a practicing cardiologist, discusses heart health on The Dhru Purohit Podcast. They explore screening tests, biomarkers, Cleerly scan, HIIT training, lifestyle tips, nitric oxide production, personalized medicine for heart disease, supplements, genetic testing, and dietary protein for longevity.

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Objective tests like the coronary artery calcium CT scan and blood biomarkers provide accurate measurements to assess heart health and guide lifestyle modifications.

A comprehensive approach to heart health includes lifestyle factors like sleep, stress management, exercise, nutrition, and targeted supplements.

Maintaining healthy endothelial function through stress management, good sleep, relaxation techniques, and supplements can prevent heart disease.

Personalized heart health testing, including calcium CT scans and blood biomarkers, helps identify individual risk factors and tailor interventions for effective treatment.

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The Importance of Testing for Heart Health

To truly know if your heart is healthy, relying on subjective feelings or physical fitness is not enough. It is crucial to conduct tests that provide objective measurements. One such test is the coronary artery calcium CT scan, which determines the amount of calcified plaque in the heart arteries. A score of zero is desirable, indicating a low risk of developing atherosclerosis. Additionally, blood tests can provide valuable insights. Measuring hemoglobin A1c helps evaluate blood sugar levels over three months, while fasting insulin levels indicate metabolic health. Monitoring high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (HSCRP) can determine if inflammation is present, and lipoprotein little A (LP little A) can identify genetic cholesterol abnormalities. Understanding these markers can guide lifestyle modifications to ensure heart health.

Effectiveness of Vitamin K2 on Calcium Scores and Heart Plaque Prevention

01:20

Atherosclerosis and Carotid Ultrasound: Tracking Plaque and Diet

01:19

How to Order a Type 2 Diabetes Test

01:19

Reasons for Cholesterol Variations in the Human Body

01:12

Introduction

2min

The Importance of Conducting Heart Health Tests

5min

The Benefits of Magnesium and Red Light Therapy for Heart Health

6min

Optimal Blood Tests for Assessing Heart Health

19min

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) for Preventing Heart Disease

2min

Lifestyle Components and Soft Plaque Buildup in Arteries

2min

Impact of Trans Fats on Heart Health

26min

Personalized Testing and Treatment for Heart Disease and Cholesterol Levels

34min

Approach to the Community

3min

10.

Running Restaurants, Challenges, and Introduction to 'Try This' Newsletter

3min

This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers, Joovv, and Rupa Health.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Joel Kahn to discuss the different screening tests and biomarkers that can paint a clearer picture of heart health.

Dr. Joel Kahn is a practicing cardiologist and a clinical professor of medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He’s triple-board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular medicine, and interventional cardiology.

In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Kahn dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):

-How to truly know if your heart is healthy (2:16 / 2:16)

-The various blood and metabolic biomarkers for testing cardiac function (4:00 / 4:00)

-The Cleerly scan for measuring soft plaque (17:47 / 15:16)

-Dr. Kahn’s recommendations for HIIT and resistance training (25:15 / 22:33)

-Lifestyle tips for reducing soft plaque build-up (34:20 / 30:24)

-Endothelial health, nitric oxide production, and the risk for heart disease (40:50 / 36:51)

-What specific biomarkers can tell us about heart disease risk and the role of personalized medicine for effective treatment interventions (45:36 / 41:39)

-Supplements to aid in lowering soft plaque levels (53:57 / 50:00)

-Genetic testing for assessing heart disease risk (1:02:46 / 58:48)

-Dr. Kahn’s thoughts on dietary protein and resistance training for longevity (1:15:31 / 1:11:58)

-What Dr. Kahn does daily to support his longevity (1:31:30 / 1:28:00)

Also mentioned in this episode:

-Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity

-Heart Doc VIP Dr. Joel Kahn’s podcast

-What Do I Do With My High Coronary Calcium CT Results: A Guide

-HIIT Training Improves Soft Plaque (study)

-Try This: VO2 Max as the Best Predictor of Longevity

-GB Insight Genetic Testing and Analysis

-Maxi Health Kyolic 400 Aged Garlic Extract

-Gotu Kola and Pycnogenol French Maritime Pine Bark Extracts

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Dhru Purohit Show

The Latest Science on Preventing Heart Disease and Atherosclerosis: Best Heart Tests, Supplements, and Lifestyle Changes with Joel Kahn, MD

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Importance of Testing for Heart Health

Lifestyle Factors Affecting Heart Health

The Role of Endothelial Health in Heart Disease

The Importance of Personalized Heart Health Testing

Potential benefits of a supplement called Remcall

The importance of personalized testing and lifestyle choices

Balancing protein consumption and muscle health

Effectiveness of Vitamin K2 on Calcium Scores and Heart Plaque Prevention

Atherosclerosis and Carotid Ultrasound: Tracking Plaque and Diet

How to Order a Type 2 Diabetes Test

Reasons for Cholesterol Variations in the Human Body

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Importance of Testing for Heart Health

Lifestyle Factors Affecting Heart Health

The Role of Endothelial Health in Heart Disease

The Importance of Personalized Heart Health Testing

Potential benefits of a supplement called Remcall

The importance of personalized testing and lifestyle choices

Balancing protein consumption and muscle health

Effectiveness of Vitamin K2 on Calcium Scores and Heart Plaque Prevention

Atherosclerosis and Carotid Ultrasound: Tracking Plaque and Diet

How to Order a Type 2 Diabetes Test

Reasons for Cholesterol Variations in the Human Body

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