Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn

How Nick Ate 720 Eggs in a Month and Dropped His Cholesterol

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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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ADVICE

Minimize Toxin Exposure

  • Wash organic apples well to reduce biotoxin exposure.
  • Consider air and water filters, organic food, and natural skincare products.
INSIGHT

Pollution and Heart Health

  • Pollution-related illness causes 9 million yearly deaths, 5.5 million from heart disease.
  • Soil, water, and air pollution contribute to cardiovascular issues.
INSIGHT

Body Roundness and Heart Risk

  • Body Roundness Index (BRI) measures central adiposity, like "apple" body shapes.
  • High BRI is linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk in those over 45.
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