Expert insights and actionable steps to reverse and prevent heart disease. Dr. Regina Druz (Cornell/Duke trained MD) is the leading holistic cardiologist, who brings clinical practice wisdom to the science of medicine, enabling listeners to take ownership over their heart health. The episodes focus on the root cause drivers of heart disease, delving deep into metabolic health, hormonal changes, inflammation, toxicities, stress and sleep, and the lifestyle strategies to achieve optimal health, longevity and vitality.
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Expert insights and actionable steps to reverse and prevent heart disease. Dr. Regina Druz (Cornell/Duke trained MD) is the leading holistic cardiologist, who brings clinical practice wisdom to the science of medicine, enabling listeners to take ownership over their heart health. The episodes focus on the root cause drivers of heart disease, delving deep into metabolic health, hormonal changes, inflammation, toxicities, stress and sleep, and the lifestyle strategies to achieve optimal health, longevity and vitality.
Statin Overprescribing Solution (S.O.S.): Part 1. How to Age-proof Yourself
Own Your Heart Health with Dr. Regina Druz
57 minutes 25 seconds
6 months ago
Statin Overprescribing Solution (S.O.S.): Part 1. How to Age-proof Yourself
Most people measure aging by wrinkles or energy levels but your arteries tell the real story.
Dr. Regina Druz kicks off a new series with the launch of the Statin Overprescribing Solution (SOS), a program designed to challenge the one-size-fits-all approach to LDL cholesterol. We’ve all heard that LDL is “the bad cholesterol,” but what does a high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol level really mean? And is the goal always to lower LDL, no matter the cost?
In this episode, Dr. Druz invites listeners to reconsider long-held beliefs. She explains why measuring LDL cholesterol might not be enough information and how personalized testing can tell a much more complete story. Have you ever asked your doctor what causes high LDL cholesterol in your specific case, or whether saturated fat truly raises LDL cholesterol for you? This kind of nuance is missing from most traditional care.
Dr. Druz shares how tools like the LDL cholesterol goal level calculator and the HeartWell Toolkit can give you real insight into your individual risk. She also introduces the idea of age proofing, a way to assess and slow the aging of your arteries, rather than just tracking numbers on a chart.
Whether you’re trying to decide if statins are right for you, looking to better understand your lipid profile, or searching “LDL cholesterol Spanish” for resources in your language, this episode delivers practical, science-backed answers. It’s a must-listen for anyone ready to move past generic advice and into a plan that truly fits.
Episode Breakdown
00:00 Introducing the Statin Overprescribing Solution (SOS)
02:12 What Is Age Proofing?
04:58 Cardiovascular Aging and Atherosclerosis
08:04 A Holistic Approach to Heart Health
16:59 Rethinking the Cholesterol-Centric Model
20:25 Precision and Personalization in Cardiology
25:52 Why Early Intervention Matters
27:27 Digital Biomarkers and Patient Monitoring
34:23 How to Estimate Your Cardiovascular Risk
39:05 Age Proofing Strategy in Action
46:52 HeartWell Toolkit: At-Home Testing for Lipid Profiles
49:54 Understanding Biological Age and Healthspan
52:00 AI-Powered Podcast Navigation with Notebook LM
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Own Your Heart Health with Dr. Regina Druz
Expert insights and actionable steps to reverse and prevent heart disease. Dr. Regina Druz (Cornell/Duke trained MD) is the leading holistic cardiologist, who brings clinical practice wisdom to the science of medicine, enabling listeners to take ownership over their heart health. The episodes focus on the root cause drivers of heart disease, delving deep into metabolic health, hormonal changes, inflammation, toxicities, stress and sleep, and the lifestyle strategies to achieve optimal health, longevity and vitality.
