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In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we discuss the importance of diet, lifestyle changes, and personalized approaches to improve cardiovascular health with Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj. You’ll hear us discuss:The different types of plaque that can cause heart attacksHow to assess cardiovascular riskPersonalized approaches to cardiovascular healthThe role of diet and lifestyle in cardiovascular healthMisconceptions surrounding cholesterol and triglyceridesDr. Sanjay Bhojraj is a cardiologist and functional medicine practitioner, as well as an educator at Rupa Health. He is the founder of Well12.Health, specializing in the reduction and management of cardiometabolic risk. Before this, Dr. Sanjay was an Interventional Cardiologist at Mission Heritage Medical Group.Labs MentionedAdvanced lipid testingOxidized LDLLDL particle number (LDL-P)Glycated ldlUrine microalbuminElectrolyte testKidney function testsLiver function testsMean corpuscular volume (MCV)Vitamin deficiency testWhite blood cell countBasic lipid profileApolipoprotein BGlycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)Guest Details:Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj on LinkedInDr. Sanjay Bhojraj on FacebookDr. Sanjay Bhojraj on InstagramWell12.Health WebsiteRupa Health Details:Rupa Health's WebsiteRupa Health on LinkedInRupa Health on InstagramRupa Health on Tik TokRupa Health on YouTubeRupa Health Reference GuideRupa Health MagazineDr. Kate Kresge’s WebsiteDr. Kate Kresge on LinkedInDr. Kate Kresge on PodcastDr. Kate Kresge on InstagramDr. Kate Kresge on TwitterDr. Kate Kresge on YoutubeTimestamps02:25 - Dr. Sanjay's journey to functional medicine09:49 - The revolution behind the Well12.Health Program11:40 - Managing the hidden risks of heart disease16:14 - The critical role of the endothelium18:57 - The key biomarkers for optimal metabolic and cardiovascular health25:37 - Why cholesterol and triglycerides matter for heart health33:01 - The role of fiber, supplements, and probiotics in cholesterol management35:57 - Natural alternatives to statins38:23 - Statins and CoQ1044:18 - Understanding lipoprotein (a)49:33 - Turning high genetic risk into a winning health plan54:06 - The truth about coronary calcium scores
