Dr. Michael Twyman, a pioneering biohacking cardiologist, discusses innovative ways to reverse heart disease using functional medicine. He reveals surprising truths about arterial plaque and the glycocalyx, vital for heart health. The conversation covers lifestyle hacks like grounding, sunlight exposure, and cold plunges that promote cardiovascular wellness. Dr. Twyman emphasizes the importance of circadian rhythms and shares essential lab tests to assess heart health. This insightful talk is a roadmap for anyone looking to optimize their heart health naturally.

Want a chance to take a LIVE class with me? Get tickets to FREE Muscle Intelligence Trainings on January 26th and February 4th, to 10x upgrade your effectiveness in the gym, and with your nutrition at muscleintelligence.com/tickets - seats are limited, so act now! Save 10% on ALL BiOptimizers products at bioptimizers.com/muscle10 Today's episode is a new Six Pillar Series episode, where I talk with some amazing experts in their fields about the 6 Pillars of Human Optimization…  Sleep, breath, nutrition, training, environment, and mindset. In this series I discuss the following topics with these experts:  Sleep with Tara Youngblood: the impact of today’s overstressed world on sleep, how to optimize your bedroom for high quality sleep, and how to optimize the primary physiological factors impacting sleep.  Listen to the full interview with Tara Youngblood. Breathing with Patrick McKeown: we address the power of breathing for health, focus and concentration, what happens when breathing patterns change, and the biochemistry of breath.  Listen to the full interview with Patrick McKeown. Nutrition with Dr. Mike T. Nelson: we talk about the utilization of fat as fuel and how to burn the greatest amount of fat at rest, fasting, and HRV and metabolic flexibility.  Listen to the full interview with Dr. Mike T. Nelson. Training with Sal DiStefano: the pros and cons of cardio, why resistance training should be the foundation of your exercise routine, and the different adaptations caused by resistance training.  Listen to the full interview with Sal DiStefano. Environment with Dr. Michael Twyman: why circadian biology is so closely correlated with cardiovascular health, what to do with negative cardio or endothelial function, and supplements for cardiovascular and endothelial function.  Listen to the full interview with Dr. Michael Twyman. Mindset with Ido Portal: we talked about focus, movement as a gateway to an optimized mind, and how to begin with intentional movement practice.  Listen to the full interview with Ido Portal. Get today's full episode guide for free at muscleintelligence.com/learn

Experts in cardiology and human metabolism debunk myths about 'good' and 'bad' cholesterol, emphasizing the importance of understanding its role in hormone production. The podcast delves into the impact of nitric oxide and the gut microbiome on cardiovascular health, offering insights on adopting a holistic approach. Topics include optimizing vascular health, genetic dietary choices, hormone-based medications for weight loss, weight loss strategies, plant-based vs. meat-based diets, enhancing nitric oxide production, and the microbiome's impact on health optimization.

Board certified cardiologist, Michael Twyman, comments on Paul's blood lipids and discusses apoB, cardiovascular risks, oxidized LDL, and seed oils. They explore true indicators of cardiovascular risk, insulin resistance, the importance of nitric oxide, glyphosate problems, the Lp-PLA2 test, and mitochondrial health.

Cardiologist Dr. Michael Twyman and Dr. Neel Patel discuss heart health, nitric oxide, genetics, diet, and more. Topics include protecting against microplastics, glyco-calax lining health, nitric oxide's role in cardiovascular health, red light therapy benefits, effects of over-exercising on heart health, personalized heart health through genetic screening, dietary recommendations, and biohacking for optimal health.