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Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn

Dec 31, 2021

Two different topics make up Heart Doc VIP this week but they share the theme of community. First, Dr. Kahn discusses exciting new research on TMAO, bacterial communities, and heart health. Prior Peacasts focused on TMAO but the new data is amazing. Then we turn to the power of human communities. The Roseto Effect is...


Dec 24, 2021

Although we all hoped we would be done with the Pandemic, we enter 2022 still dealing with it. Dr. Kahn describes what was new inpatient care throughout the last year. Thank you for your support. Subscribe. Leave a 5-star review. Enjoy your time with your family without fear.  


Dec 17, 2021

This week, Dr. Kahn dives into some biochemistry of acid and base and how hard the body works to maintain a normal blood “pH” of around 7.4. The power of most alkalinizing plant foods is reviewed and the work of Russell Jaffe, MD, Ph.D. is referenced.  


Dec 10, 2021

One human clinical and one lab study evaluated nutrition in cancer patients (FMD) and in anti-aging in mice. Dr. Kahn reviews these 2 new studies and discusses their importance. You can find Prolon, the FMD, at


Dec 3, 2021

As many as 1 in 4 of us inherit a high cholesterol particle called Lipoprotein(a). Less common but also risky is a high LDL cholesterol or FH. This week, Dr. Kahn reviews the 3 gene problems that cause FH. He discusses when and how to do genetic testing. Finally, current and future testing are discussed. FH matters!