This week, Dr. Kahn discusses a patient profile featured in the Wall Street Journal highlighting a rare inherited cholesterol disorder called sitosterolemia. He reviews the case study, explores the condition, and explains why ezetimibe is an excellent prescription choice for lowering both cholesterol and blood plant sterol levels. Additionally, Dr. Kahn shares why he avoids using plant sterols in his clinic.

The episode also covers a variety of short topics, including new research on drugs to lower Lp(a), the protective effects of cocoa and green tea against artery damage from high-fat meals, the benefits of nicotinamide riboside and dietary niacin, and the longevity perks of moderate coffee intake.

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This week we bring a world expert urologist, Dr. Judson Brandeis, to speak about sexual health and the relationship to the heart disease, known as the canary in the coal mine.

This week, Dr. Joel Kahn dives into Lipoprotein(a), a genetic cholesterol variant that impacts 20-25% of the population. A new study highlights its crucial role in heart health, making it vital for everyone to know their Lp(a) levels. At the Kahn Center, managing high Lp(a) levels is a key focus, and this episode features an intriguing case study.

Dr. Kahn also covers several quick-hit topics, including the link between beta-blocker medications and depression, the effects of stress on heart attacks, the dangers of processed foods, white button mushrooms and their impact on prostate cancer outcomes, and the brain health benefits of extra-virgin olive oil.

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