Preventing Disease Early
Michael emphasizes the critical importance of diet in preventing diseases like heart disease, which can start affecting children as young as ten. He highlights that many Americans unknowingly carry atherosclerotic plaque, making it essential to adopt healthier eating habits early on. Rather than merely treating diseases once they manifest, proactive dietary choices can significantly alter health outcomes over time.In this clip
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How does diet reverse heart disease?
I have a question about this episode 25: Extending Human Life: From Science Fiction to Science Fact and this Gene Therapy Innovations. 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?