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Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn

Who Needs a Statin? Exploring the PREVENT Calculator

Jun 18, 2024
Dr. Joel Kahn discusses the benefits of adding tomatoes and choline-rich foods to your diet for heart health. He warns against plant-based junk food and highlights a new study on nicotinamide riboside for leg circulation. The focus is on the PREVENT score calculator, helping healthcare providers determine who may benefit from statin therapy.
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  • Nicotinamide riboside may improve leg circulation, as shown in a recent clinical trial.
  • Increased tomato consumption is linked to a 36% lower risk of high blood pressure for cardiovascular health.

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Study on Nicotinamide Riboside for Peripheral Arterial Disease

A recent study published in Nature Communications on the effects of nicotinamide riboside showed promising results for peripheral arterial disease. The six-month randomized clinical trial included 90 participants with clogged leg arteries. Individuals taking nicotinamide riboside showed improvement in walking distance, notably a 7-meter increase in the six-minute walk test. Those who adhered to the supplement regimen saw even greater improvements, walking an additional 31 meters.

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