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Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn

Dec 30, 2022

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,...


Dec 23, 2022

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...


Dec 16, 2022

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...


Dec 9, 2022

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...


Dec 2, 2022

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...