Heart Health Insights
Discover how a calcium score can reveal plaque buildup long before it leads to heart issues, allowing for early intervention. Learn about the critical role of insulin levels in understanding hunger and fat storage, illustrated through the fascinating example of hibernating bears. Uncover the importance of genetic testing to pinpoint the underlying causes of heart disease risk.In this clip
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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?
Can you tell me more about the coronary artery calcium score test in relation to the episode Q\&A 458: Fructose, Triglycerides, Heart Health, Heart Testing, Keto Risks, Statins and the clip Clear Heart Scans?
I have a question about the episode 380: The best & worst grains for your gut | Cardiologist William Davis, M.D. and the clip Heart Disease Insights. 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?