This week, Dr. Joel Kahn shares the case of a patient at the Kahn Center diagnosed with ATTR cardiomyopathy, a serious disorder in which a protein (amyloid) infiltrates the heart and can be fatal. It is often associated with carpal tunnel syndrome, neuropathy, and spinal stenosis. Fortunately, exciting new therapies are now available.

Other topics in this episode include the latest cholesterol guidelines, niacin and mood, Galleri cancer screening, “inflammaging” in native cultures, beta-blockers after heart attack, menopause and aging, and inflammation in women.

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This week, Dr. Joel Kahn reviews the latest research on men’s health, focusing on diet and prostate cancer. He highlights findings that support whole-food, plant-based diets and discusses the connection between prostate cancer, heart disease, and the cardiovascular risks associated with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT).

Other topics covered include plant-based diets and disease rates, the role of LDL cholesterol in soft plaque formation, TMAO in abdominal aortic aneurysms and kidney disease, periodontal disease and its impact on heart health, saccharin and cardiovascular risk, extreme physical activity and carotid plaque, and the effects of Tylenol use during pregnancy.

Dr. Kahn also reviews new research on cyclodextrin suppositories, a paper examining the impact of statins on blood sugar, and the potential role of TUDCA as a possible antidote.

Resources mentioned in this episode include the cyclodextrin paper available at www.atherocare.com/drjoelkahn and details on TUDCA at https://shop.drjoelkahn.com/catalog/product/view/id/17560/s/tudca-tauroursodeoxycholic-acid-60-capsules/.

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In this episode, Dr. Brooke Goldner shares her powerful story of overcoming a severe case of lupus using a nutrition protocol she created centered on green smoothies, plant-based omega-3s, and hydration.

Today, she helps people with autoimmune conditions and heart disease through her Goodbye Lupus program, which she believes can trigger rapid cellular healing and transformation.