Dr William Li on Food, Heart Health and the Microbiome

About this episode

In this episode, Kriben Govender interviews Dr William Li about heart health, the microbiome, and dietary strategies to prevent heart disease.

In this fascinating episode of the Gut Health Gurus Podcast, host Kriben Govender, a renowned Food Scientist and nutritionist, interviews medical doctor and vascular biologist, Dr William Li on how to have a healthy heart, circulatory system and much more. Topics Discussed: 00:00 - Who is Dr William Li 03:06 - Why do we die from heart disease? 08:22 - How do we prevent heart disease? 15:00 - Current medical paradigm for heart disease? 21:36 - What is APOE? 25:32 - Dietary recommendations to prevent heart disease 31:32 - Dietary Supplements for heart health 36:15 - Statins and the microbiome 38:25 - Food as Medicine or Poison 42:54 - What are Plant Sterols 46:20- Tips to Handle Erectile Dysfunction 53:10 - Oral Microbiome 56:34 - How Viagra was discovered 59:10 - Dr Li's top Gut Health tip This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in understanding the complex world of the gut - heart axis, the science behind it, and practical approaches to improving heart health issues. About Dr William Li: Dr. William Li is a renowned physician, scientist, and author, recognized for his pioneering work in angiogenesis—the process through which the body forms new blood vessels—and its…

People in this episode

Host: Kriben Govender

Guest: Dr William Li

Topics covered

• heart health
• microbiome
• dietary recommendations
• preventing heart disease
• vascular biology
• food as medicine

Keywords

• heart disease
• microbiome
• dietary supplements
• plant sterols
• erectile dysfunction
• angiogenesis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Angiogenesis Foundation

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