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.

Dr. Joel Kahn, Director of the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity and clinical professor, is a leading expert in reversing heart disease naturally. He debunks the myth that genetics are to blame and emphasizes that lifestyle choices significantly impact heart health. Kahn showcases inspiring case studies where patients have transformed their health through plant-based diets and holistic approaches. He also highlights the alarming link between erectile dysfunction and heart disease, advocating for dietary changes and lifestyle improvements to promote better cardiovascular health.

Recent years have seen the ascendency of low-carb, high fat diets. Indeed, the ketogenic lifestyle has been heralded as a veritable health panacea.In parallel, we bear witness to mainstream acceptance of the plant-based approach to vitality, lifestyle disease prevention and reversal.The debate pitting these distinct approaches to nutrition is as emotional as it is divisive — an impassioned war for hearts and minds waged across the scientific literature, mainstream publications and the internet that can leave even the most intelligent and well-intentioned consumer utterly baffled.So who's right?To help divine the line between truth and fiction, Joel Kahn, MD joins the podcast for his third appearance.Dr. Kahn is an Interpreventional Cardiologist, Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, Founder of the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity in Michigan, and a Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Michigan’s prestigious Inteflex program (a 6-year undergraduate / graduate program that developed doctors fresh out of high school). He’s authored hundreds of articles on heart disease, is a frequent lecturer on heart disease and its prevention, has performed thousands of cardiac procedures, and is the owner of GreenSpace Café in Ferndale and Royal Oak Michigan.In addition, Dr. Kahn is the author of five books, including The Whole Heart Solution* and his newest offering, The Plant-Based Solution*.This a comprehensive and highly instructive conversation that endeavors to provide needed clarity when it comes to the aforementioned debate — a deep dive into the veracity of nutritional research findings to provide the information you need to promote maximum health, hinder lifestyle disease, and abet longevity.In addition, we explore emerging research on the benefits of intermittent fasting and why everyone should get a coronary calcium scan.Amazingly informative, this is straight talk from a trusted and experienced man I'm proud to call friend.As a final note, this podcast episode is also available in video format on YouTube. If you are enjoying the video version of the show, please subscribe to my channel at youtube.com/richroll to be alerted when new videos post.Finally, if you missed our previous conversations, check out episodes #44 & #128.For the visually inclined, you can watch watch (& subscribe!) to the podcast on YouTube here.I sincerely hope you find our conversation instructive — because health is wealth.Peace + Plants,Rich