Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn

This week on Heart Doc VIP, Dr. Joel Kahn explores a groundbreaking new topic: predicting dementia before symptoms appear. Would you want to know if your brain health is at risk—even while your memory still feels sharp? New blood tests may offer insight, and the results could open the door to preventative strategies involving diet, sleep, exercise, and targeted supplements. Dr. Kahn also tackles several fast facts in the "hot topics" section: Is there a link between cell phone use and prostate cancer? Can EMF exposure during MRI scans contribute to disease? Does sugar intake—especially from sodas—actually increase your risk for type 2 diabetes? Plus, thanks to this week’s sponsor, Igennus [http://www.igennus.com/], whose chewable Vitamin C supplement is available now with the discount code DRKAHN. Tune in for practical tips, intriguing science, and the power of knowing—before it’s too late.

In this special bonus episode of Heart Doc VIP, I’m joined by my friend and cohost of the Reversing Heart Disease Summit, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo. A Metabolic Recovery Specialist and Founder of the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology, Dr. Ritamarie brings over 30 years of clinical experience to her mission of teaching "empowered self-care." She’s a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic with advanced certifications in Acupuncture, Clinical Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, and HeartMath®. Her approach blends natural healing methods with cutting-edge science to create personalized wellness programs that support lasting metabolic and cardiovascular health.

This week, Dr. Kahn dives into a packed lineup of new research and hot topics in heart health. He breaks down two major U.S. government reports—one on vaccines and another on the #MAHA movement—before covering a wide range of updates, including: plant-based diets and fasting-mimicking diets for liver health, high-fiber diets and PFAS, vitamin D and aging, CoQ10 and Fosamax, creatine for brain health, conflicts of interest in meat studies, HRT and heart markers, Type 1 diabetes and plant diets, homocysteine in hypertension, mouth taping, niacin in COPD, and aspirin use based on coronary calcium scores. The featured segment tackles the controversy around seed oils—often labeled the “Hateful 8.” Are these oils really harming your health, or is the fear overblown? Dr. Kahn breaks it all down in this must-hear episode.  Thanks to endur.com [https://www.endur.com/] – use the code KahnMD10 for a discount.

Dr. Kahn breaks down a new article on the 93 million CT scans done yearly in the U.S. and the potential cancer risks linked to medical radiation. He shares helpful tools like knowyourdose.ucsf.edu [https://knowyourdose.ucsf.edu/] to better understand how scan-related exposure compares to everyday life. Another useful resource: nrc.gov/about-nrc/radiation/around-us/doses-daily-lives.html [https://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/radiation/around-us/doses-daily-lives.html] He also covers fresh research on meat and heart disease, plant proteins and blood pressure, the Portfolio diet for young adults, and the benefits of flavanols from foods like apples and cacao. Plus, quick hits on Broken Heart Syndrome, taurine, and niacin.  Thanks to Endur [https://www.endur.com/] for sponsoring—use code KahnMD10 at checkout!

This week, Dr. Kahn explores the latest breakthroughs in cholesterol management. He covers lipid apheresis, an often underused but powerful treatment for patients with severe cholesterol issues. He also reviews new research suggesting statins may help prevent cancer.  Plus, two promising studies on the experimental drug obicetrapib show hopeful results for the future of lipid control.  In the short topics segment, Dr. Kahn touches on ablation for atrial fibrillation, the link between autoimmune disease and heart risk in women, the shingles vaccine, quercetin for gum health, and the role of Life’s Essential 8 in prevention.  Thanks to this episode's sponsor Endur.com [https://www.endur.com/] — use code KahnMD10 for a discount on your order.