“Clinical guidelines have progressively lowered the recommended LDL-C target for high-risk CVD patients to below 70 mg/dL, but scientific support for this target is arguably questionable.” A review published recently in the Journal of Clinical Medicine adds to research questioning the relationship between LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Previous blogs and Research Forums have highlighted numerousRead
The results of a network meta-analysis, which evaluated the use of various nutritional supplements for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), were published in BMC Pulmonary Medicine. This analysis included 37 randomized and controlled trials, a total of nearly 2,000 participants with COPD, and 21 nutritional interventions. Network analysis allows for a rough comparisonRead
In this episode, naturopathic physician Chris Meletis joins Rob to discuss their personal journeys with cardiometabolic health as they both turn 60 this year. They dive deep into the importance of advanced lipid testing, including markers like lipoprotein(a), apolipoprotein B, and particle size. Chris shares his expertise on optimizing nitricRead
CoQ10 is synthesized endogenously and can be obtained through diet and supplements. With certain conditions, such as hypertension (HTN), the body cannot synthesize enough CoQ10, prompting the need for supplementation. As CoQ10 levels decline and oxidative stress increases with age, CoQ10 supplementation has shown therapeutic benefits in aging-related disorders.
A study published in JACC: Advances seeks to move research forward toward identifying whether severe elevations in LDL-C are associated with increased atherosclerosis in lean, otherwise healthy people following KDs. This one-year prospective study followed 100 subjects classified as…
Research is unveiling the importance of two interconnected components of healthy aging: Supporting the mitochondria and maintaining a healthy inflammatory response. In fact, inflammation is considered such a significant part of the aging process that the term “inflammaging” was coined. Counteracting inflammaging is linked to cognitive and heart health asRead
The challenge is that most CoQ10 supplements are not well-absorbed. Furthermore, they need to be taken with a fatty meal for optimal absorption. As I like to tell my patients, “The most expensive supplement that an individual can take is one you need, yet is not absorbing.”
The statements mentioned in this content have not been evaluated by the FDA, and are not intended to prevent, diagnosis, or treat any disease. Always work with your personal healthcare provider. Worldwide, cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death with 17.9 million people dying annually from disordersRead
Plastic is ubiquitous in today’s environment, and we see negative repercussions on cardiovascular health. A recent New England Journal of Medicine article showed that patients with microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) detected in carotid plaques had higher risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, or death from any cause.
Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) is a crucial structural protein found in atherogenic lipoproteins, including low-density lipoprotein (LDL), very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL), and lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]. Unlike other lipid markers such as LDL-C, which measure cholesterol content, ApoB provides a direct count of the number of atherogenic lipoprotein particles, makingRead
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