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This episode of Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn is sponsored by longevitybynature.biz . Use checkout code "Kahn" to take advantage of their buy one, get one offer on Olea25.  In this episode, Dr. Kahn discusses a major analysis of popular diets for heart health, as measured by the American Heart Association. The results are in, and the "diet wars" continue with plant-strong diets getting high mar...

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We are commemorating our 300th episode, a delightful weekly journey that has brought enrichment to well over a million listeners. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to you. In this episode, Dr. Kahn presents new findings on the safety, health benefits, and mechanism of action of coQ10 in promoting excellent cardiovascular health. The discussion also touches on the benefits of blueberries for the br...

In last week's podcast, it was discussed how the Western medical system is failing to detect silent atherosclerosis using certain screening tests. However, this week's episode offers some hope as Dr. Kahn shares two new studies that show atherosclerosis can actually be reversed. The first study utilized a combination of injections and oral agents to achieve intensive medical therapy, resulting in...

Join Dr. Kahn in this episode as he introduces two exciting projects at the Kahn Center: the 24-hour ambulatory Bio-Beat patch from Israel and the Prolon Diabetes Remission and Reversal Program. To participate, call the office at 248-731-7412 and learn more. The episode covers the optimal diet for health, including new data and its impact on menopause and brain health in women. Additionally, Dr. K...

Whole nuts are a good source of fiber and nutrients, but are they heart-healthy? Many studies relate nut intake and longevity, including the famous Seventh Day Adventist studies from Loma Linda, California. This week, Dr. Kahn shares three studies on nuts: one that shows improved heart health, one that shows a healthier gut leading to heart health, and one that shows resistance to frailty with agi...

To say that "Food is Medicine" is an important concept is an understatement. The rest of the message, that "Food Can Be Poison," is seen every day at the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity. This week, Dr. Kahn focuses on new data that shows adhering to the Mediterranean (MED) diet lowers the risk of a wide range of heart diseases in women based on a large new study. There is no doubt that this is t...

Thank you for your support during the Reversing Heart Disease Summit. The event has now concluded, but you can still view the content by registering and purchasing the videos, transcripts, and audio files, which you can keep forever. Click Here for more information. This week, Dr. Kahn is focusing on exciting new results announced at the American College of Cardiology. A new oral cholesterol medic...

The Reversing Heart Disease Summit has an encore this week. If you missed any or all of it, register and listen now. It has been a smash hit, but there is one more chance to learn with Dr. Kahn, Dr. Fuhrman, and guests. Click Here To Register . This week at Heart Doc VIP, Dr. Kahn reports back from his Michigan office on great news about a cholesterol-lowering medicine called bempadoic acid, and o...

The Reverse Heart Disease Naturally Summit is currently underway, but there's still time to register and access 51 amazing interviews. Join Dr. Kahn and co-host Joel Fuhrman, MD, for this incredible free online event. Click Here to Register In this week's episode, Dr. Kahn discusses the topics of sleep and longevity, the risks of skipping breakfast, and the impact of daily cannabis use on heart di...

Dr. Kahn requests that you "Register now for the Reverse Heart Disease Naturally" Summit and learn with me, Dr. Joel Furhman, and more than 40 other world health experts". [CLICK HERE] to sign up. This week Dr. Kahn discusses if it is really true that to "build muscle you need to eat muscle". He quotes the literature that indicates that plant-based protein is healthier and supports healthy muscle...

The online summit "Reversing Heart Disease Naturally" is about to begin on 2/28/23 and you can sign up here today. This week Dr. Kahn takes on 3 topics including intermittent fasting, alcohol and the brain, and a "New Paradigm" for stable coronary artery disease (CAD). He discusses data that not all angina chest pain is from narrowed large arteries and not all angina responds to stents and bypass...

The news was buzzing when Joe Rogan went on Instagram bashing the idea that eggs can cause clotting. Was he right? This week, Dr. Kahn discussed the science of egg yolk, red meat, choline supplements, TMAO levels, and platelet clumping. We simply do not know if eggs and meats cause clotting, but they do cause heart disease. He reviews studies posted at pcrm.org on the topic including the risk of d...

Perhaps even scarier than heart disease is the possibility of loss of memory functions. As with most conditions, genetics like ApoE4, matter a lot. Can lifestyle habits, however, overcome the genetics of memory loss? This week, Dr. Kahn discuss the brain in terms of appetite, diet, and memory. New research data is presented. We thank our sponsor memoryhealthy.com , makers of scientifically studied...

Some things are good for the heart but not everything. This week Dr. Kahn provides a fast-paced update on a variety of topics starting with the Blood Type Diet (2 thumbs down). He then moves on to drugs for erectile dysfunction (good), water hardness (good), social isolation (bad), green spaces (good), and pomegranates (good). Dr. Kahn updates his experience using PEMF pads discussed on a prior po...

Food fight! A new study made many headlines recently observing that people that skipped meals had a higher risk of death, and, especially, heart death. The authors were not able to provide precise explanations as to why, but these observations have been seen in other studies. The role of fasting vs. skipped meals is in the news. In addition, Dr. Kahn updates a series of topics discussed in prior e...

This week Dr. Kahn reviews some "mini" topics related to plant protein, whole grains and health, and hydration. The main topic is a new study in athletes of the intensity of exercise and the progression of coronary artery calcium scores and plaque. Surprisingly, the "very vigorous" group of athletes vs. those classified as only "vigorous" had more coronary artery calcium progression over 6 years o...

The need to educate the public about the risks of high cholesterol, blood sugar, smoking, lack of exercise, obesity, alcohol abuse, and other factors in terms of heart disease is ongoing and critical. However, the risk is dwarfed by the risk of uncontrolled high blood pressure. The number activity in 2023 to reduce your heart disease risk is to buy and use a home blood pressure cuff frequently and...

In addition to this podcast and a weekly health newsletter, Dr. Kahn posts a blog every week on his website ( drjoelkahn.com ). This week, he picks topics from 2022 not fully covered in previous podcasts. Prevention, nutrition, supplements, and more are covered in a fast-paced manner. Thanks to you, the listener, for tuning in during 2022, the 6th year of Heart Doc VIP. Thanks to this week's spons...

Lectins are a family of proteins that bind to carbohydrates found throughout the plant and animal kingdoms. Some people, unfortunately, think of the healthiest foods on the planet, legumes, as plant sources of lectins to avoid. Not true. This week, Dr. Kahn talks about a lectin made by humans, galectin-3. The paradox is that this compound, measured on a simple lab test, is helpful at low doses but...

Are supplements just expensive urine? That question has come up before but a new and massive study reports that certain supplements reduce heart risk and some save lives. The strongest benefit was for the studies evaluating coQ10, a powerful antioxidant available as capsules and liquids. There was a powerful reduction in the risk of death in those taking coQ10. Dr. Kahn also reviews his recent tri...

Heart disease from atherosclerosis is usually a slowly progressive process for years that is silent. There is a long period to suspect it or diagnose it. It takes a suspicious mind, but as it is so common, everyone should consider their risk of heart disease. This week Dr. Kahn discusses the approach his friends Brad Bale, MD, and Amy Doneen, DNP use for the Bale-Doneen Method. They are famous for...

Hippocrates may have said "Food is Medicine" but this week Dr. Kahn says "Food is Powerful Medicine". New data is discussed on the relationship between food and belly fat (visceral adipose tissue), blood vessel aging, memory function, and the production of a metabolite TMAO that is not good for arteries and kidneys. The role of polyphenol-rich foods (walnuts, tea, Mankai duckweed) and flavanol-ric...

The words "prevent not stent" are the highest goal of care at the Kahn Center and can be confirmed by the "test not guess" philosophy of using CIMT and CT imaging for plaque detection. In many, plaque is already present and needs attempts at reversal. This week Dr. Kahn discusses two supplements he has used for years for disease reversal based on a rich medical science literature. He then describe...

This week Dr. Kahn discusses a new agent being researched that lowers the genetic cholesterol called Lipoprotein(a) by up to 100%. The future is bright. The bad is another study showing that when statins raise Lipoprotein(a) it may raise the risk for bad events. The ugly is a study of supplements to lower cholesterol and the layers of conflicts and questions. Plus, a warning about a popular vitami...