Episode 489: Big Heart Health News You'll Want To Know About

About this episode

Dr. Kahn shares updates from the American College of Cardiology meeting on heart health and related topics.

This week, Dr. Kahn shares exciting updates from the American College of Cardiology meeting, highlighting several new trials focused on reducing heart events in patients with diabetes and those with established heart disease. The results are promising and could help prevent strokes, heart attacks, and even save lives. Additional topics include vegan diets and cancer risk, heart disease in police officers, the link between Alzheimer's disease and statins, concerns around erythritol sweeteners, Lp(a) levels in stent patients, niacin for fatty liver disease, and the role of beta blockers after heart attacks. This episode is brought to you by Igennus Healthcare Nutrition—formulators of high-quality, science-backed supplements designed for optimal absorption and effectiveness. Their products are rigorously tested and trusted by health professionals worldwide. Visit igennus.com and use code DrKahn to save on your order.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Joel Kahn

Topics covered

• heart health
• diabetes
• vegan diets
• cancer risk
• heart disease
• Alzheimer's disease
• supplements

Keywords

• heart events
• strokes
• heart attacks
• Lp(a) levels
• beta blockers
• fatty liver disease
• police officers

Sponsors

Igennus Healthcare Nutrition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American College of Cardiology

Products: erythritol sweeteners, niacin

Places: Alzheimer's disease

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