Understanding Cardiovascular Disease
Dr. Mark explains the progression of cardiovascular disease from functional to structural changes, emphasizing the importance of early detection. He also discusses the correlation between blood sugar levels and heart attack risk, highlighting the need to lower set points. Additionally, he explores the connection between poor gut health and inflammation, shedding light on how diet can contribute to heart disease.In this clip
From this podcast

High Intensity Health
Gut Bacteria, Cholesterol & Heart Disease w/ Dr. Mark Houston
Related Questions
Can you explain the connection between our modern diet and the role blood sugar plays in cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, weight gain, aging, arthritis, and diabetes, as discussed in the episode How to reverse high blood pressure and the clip Family History Myths, considering that our hunter-gatherer ancestors never ate foods that spiked their blood glucose and insulin levels?
Can you explain the connection between our modern diet and the role blood sugar plays in cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, weight gain, aging, arthritis, and diabetes, keeping in mind that our hunter-gatherer ancestors never ate foods that spiked their blood glucose and insulin levels? This question is in reference to the episode The Brain-Immune-Gut Connection in Aging & Neurodegeneration with Dr. Peter Kan and the clip Blood Sugar and Aging, as well as the episode 313: What science still gets wrong about longevity | Robb Wolf, biochemist & New York Times bestselling author and the clip Sugar Consumption Shift.
Can you explain the connection between our modern diet and the role blood sugar plays in cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, weight gain, aging, arthritis, and diabetes, as discussed in the episodes How to reverse high blood pressure and Family History Myths? Keep in mind that our hunter-gatherer ancestors never ate foods that spiked their blood glucose and insulin levels.