Heart Health Insights
Stan discusses the gradual accumulation of soft plaque leading to heart issues and the relevance of CAC scans. He emphasizes the importance of a balanced keto diet with moderate saturated fat intake for heart health, citing examples from Finland and the French paradox.In this clip
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Related Questions
I’m a 32-year-old reasonably healthy individual who just had a CAC score CT scan done due to a family history of early heart disease. I limit my processed foods to almost 0%, but I do not always eat whole foods. My doctor wants to put me on a statin, but what can I do to help reverse or stop the arterial plaque buildup? Also, my cholesterol is consistently normal. Should I be getting checked for any gene mutations to get a better understanding of the cause?
If dietary cholesterol and saturated fat raise blood cholesterol and are associated with increased risk of heart disease, how does this explain the lower instances of heart disease in France, where the diet is high in saturated fat, as discussed in the episode Joe Rogan Experience #1175 - Chris Kresser & Dr. Joel Kahn and the clip Saturated Fat Debate?
If dietary cholesterol and saturated fat raise blood cholesterol and are associated with increased risk of heart disease, how does this explain the lower instances of heart disease in France, where the diet is high in saturated fat, as discussed in the episode Joe Rogan Experience #1175 - Chris Kresser & Dr. Joel Kahn and the clip Saturated Fat Debate?