The Latest Science on Preventing Heart Disease and Atherosclerosis: Best Heart Tests, Supplements, and Lifestyle Changes with Joel Kahn, MD

This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers, Joovv, and Rupa Health. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Joel Kahn to discuss the different screening tests and biomarkers that can paint a clearer picture of heart health. Dr. Joel Kahn is a practicing cardiologist and a clinical professor of medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He’s triple-board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular medicine, and interventional cardiology. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Kahn dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): -How to truly know if your heart is healthy (2:16 / 2:16) -The various blood and metabolic biomarkers for testing cardiac function (4:00 / 4:00) -The Cleerly scan for measuring soft plaque (17:47 / 15:16) -Dr. Kahn’s recommendations for HIIT and resistance training (25:15 / 22:33) -Lifestyle tips for reducing soft plaque build-up (34:20 / 30:24) -Endothelial health, nitric oxide production, and the risk for heart disease (40:50 / 36:51) -What specific biomarkers can tell us about heart disease risk and the role of personalized medicine for effective treatment interventions (45:36 / 41:39) -Supplements to aid in lowering soft plaque levels (53:57 / 50:00) -Genetic testing for assessing heart disease risk (1:02:46 / 58:48) -Dr. Kahn’s thoughts on dietary protein and resistance training for longevity (1:15:31 / 1:11:58) -What Dr. Kahn does daily to support his longevity (1:31:30 / 1:28:00) Also mentioned in this episode: -Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity -Heart Doc VIP Dr. Joel Kahn’s podcast -What Do I Do With My High Coronary Calcium CT Results: A Guide -HIIT Training Improves Soft Plaque (study) -Try This: VO2 Max as the Best Predictor of Longevity -GB Insight Genetic Testing and Analysis -Maxi Health Kyolic 400 Aged Garlic Extract  -Gotu Kola and Pycnogenol French Maritime Pine Bark Extracts BiOptimizers is offering 10% off plus a special gift with purchase. Just head over to magbreakthrough.com/dhru with code DHRU10. Right now, Joovv is giving my listeners an exclusive offer on your first order. Head over to Joovv.com/dhru and apply my code DHRU. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices