On this episode of The Deep Six Podcast, Dr. James Lewerenz and Dr. Joel Kahn spotlight the often-overlooked importance of heart health, urging early screening as a vital step in prevention. They recommend a coronary artery calcium (CAC) score around age 45 for men and post-menopause for women, with advanced imaging like coronary CT angiograms offering even deeper insight.The conversation also explores the impact of lifestyle choices, highlighting plant-based diets, exercise, and targeted supplements like aged garlic extract. They caution against extreme diets like keto or carnivore, which can spike LDL cholesterol and accelerate plaque buildup. The doctors also address post-COVID cardiovascular concerns, including lingering symptoms like brain fog and heart palpitations, encouraging patients to pursue testing and individualized care with their physicians. 00:00 Welcome to Deep Six Podcast00:22 Meet Dr. Joel Kahn02:11 The Silent Killer: Heart Disease05:16 Understanding Heart Disease Statistics09:01 Screening for Heart Disease11:05 The Role of Advanced Testing16:03 Interventions for Heart Health25:09 Dietary Approaches to Heart Health30:04 The Niacin Revival31:00 Innovative Treatments on the Horizon32:36 Alternative Therapies for Heart Health35:00 The Carnivore Diet Controversy38:29 COVID-19 and Cardiovascular Impact43:12 A Heartfelt Conclusion   Guest Links:Business Website: https://www.kahnlongevitycenter.com/Personal Website: https://www.drjoelkahn.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-kahn-md-facc-7a8153320 About:Dr. James Lewerenz takes a multifaceted approach to impact the lives of his patients. Using functional medicine, he looks at every patient on an individual, case-by-case basis, asks lots of questions, and works diligently to find the root cause of the individual's chronic pain or illness. Dr. Lewerenz is passionate and dedicated to bringing his personal experience, knowledge, and training to enhance one’s quality of life, at any age. Be well! Longevity Health Institute633 E South Blvd. Ste 2200Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 289-6643https://www.longevityhealthinstituteinc.com/