Episode 499: Why ApoB Could Be the Most Important Heart Health Test You're Missing
About this episode
Dr. Joel Kahn discusses the significance of ApoB testing in assessing heart health and its implications for cardiovascular risk.
In Episode 499, Dr. Joel Kahn explores the growing importance of apolipoprotein B (ApoB) testing as a powerful tool for assessing cardiovascular risk. He reviews new research highlighting why ApoB may provide a more complete picture of atherosclerosis risk than traditional cholesterol measurements alone and explains how it relates to LDL-C and Lp(a). Dr. Kahn also discusses several noteworthy studies in preventive medicine and longevity, including research linking GLP-1 medications to lower cancer risk, the potential DNA-protective effects of melatonin, and new findings on stroke and clot prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation. Additional topics include the relationship between very low Lp(a) levels and diabetes risk, the benefits of organic produce for breast cancer prevention, Pilates training for blood pressure management, and the connection between processed meat consumption and gastrointestinal cancers. The episode concludes with a look at Endothelin-1 (ET-1), an important marker involved in vascular health and cardiovascular disease, along with a discussion of Vinia grape powder and its potential role in lowering ET-1 levels. Thanks to Igennus.com and their Triple…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Joel Kahn
Topics covered
- Apolipoprotein B testing
- cardiovascular risk
- preventive medicine
- longevity
- cancer risk
- vascular health
Keywords
- ApoB
- cholesterol
- atrial fibrillation
- diabetes risk
- breast cancer prevention
- blood pressure management
- gastrointestinal cancers
Sponsors
Igennus.com
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Triple Vitamin K Complex, GLP-1 medications, melatonin, Vinia grape powder
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