Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn
How Nick Ate 720 Eggs in a Month and Dropped His Cholesterol
Oct 1, 2024
Nick embarked on a daring dietary challenge, consuming 720 eggs in a month, which intriguingly led to a drop in his cholesterol levels. Dr. Kahn discusses the crucial link between pollution and heart health, revealing how toxins contribute to millions of deaths annually. They explore the benefits of flavonoid-rich foods for brain health and the significance of the Body Roundness Index in assessing cardiovascular risk. Finally, they touch on a groundbreaking hormone called colosin, which offers new insights into dietary cholesterol's impact on the body.
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- Environmental pollutants like heavy metals and pesticides significantly elevate cardiovascular disease risks and require urgent public health interventions.
- Only 7% of Americans achieve optimal cardiometabolic health, highlighting the critical need for dietary reform and systemic changes, especially for children.
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Impact of Biotoxins on Health
Environmental biotoxins significantly contribute to cardiovascular disease, with an estimated 5.5 million deaths each year attributed to pollution alone. Various pollutants, including heavy metals, pesticides, and toxic chemicals, are increasingly found in air, water, and food sources, raising concerns about public health. The detrimental effects of these pollutants can manifest in changes to cholesterol levels and endothelial function, thus escalating the risk for heart disease. To mitigate these risks, suggestions include installing air and water filtration systems and opting for organic food when possible.
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