Optimizing Heart Health Through Prevention and Early Detection with Dr. Michael Twyman

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Dr. Michael Twyman is a heart attack prevention expert, the founder of Apollo Cardiology, and a board-certified cardiologist. He is also a veteran who served as a Medical Corp physician in the Navy and now works out of St. Louis to integrate conventional and functional medicine to get to the root cause of his patients' cardiovascular issues. He serves as the Cardiovascular Director for the Institute of Muscle-centric Medicine and is recognized nationally as a speaker regarding cardiovascular risk and more. His mission is to help his patients live better and longer lives by optimizing their mitochondrial function to become heart attack-proof.

Together Dr. Twyman and I explore what it takes to not only treat but effectively prevent heart disease. He offers a high-level overview for practitioners to help patients become heart attack-proof by preventing cardiovascular disease from taking hold at an early age. He highlights the four main levers to optimize health, including exercise, stress mitigation, sleep, and sunlight, and shares clinical pearls addressing testing and dosing, as well as the relationship between the endothelium and nitric oxide. He shares the success stories he has seen in protecting the glycocalyx and endothelium and offers insights into the role that AI will play in the future of heart attack-proofing patients.

I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.

Key Takeaways:

[2:17] Dr. Twyman highlights his journey from conventional to integrative and functional medicine.

[4:04] A high-level overview of helping patients become heart attack-proof by preventing cardiovascular disease from taking hold at an early age.

[6:02] Dr. Twyman’s ‘starter pack’ recommendations for practitioners when testing for cardiovascular health.

[13:00] Devices that Dr. Twyman utilizes include the endopap and Max Pulse.

[13:24] An overview of the pathways by which nitric oxide is produced and the importance of it in heart health.

[16:08] The impact of smoking and vaping on a healthy oral microbiome.

[18:26] Optimizing nitric oxide production in the body through exercise, sunlight, and protected circadian rhythms.

[24:50] Recommendations for effective utilization of photobiomodulation, or light therapy, in optimizing patient health.

[31:02] Ingredients and dosing recommendations in supplements and nutrients when raising nitric oxide production.

[34:57] Positive effects that Dr. Twyman has seen in his patients when using products like Vascanox.

[36:52] Addressing the oral microbiome in effective ways that will reduce damage and protect the glycocalyx and endothelium.

[39:55] Dr. Twyman’s success stories in protecting the glycocalyx and endothelium.

[41:50] An overview of the relationship between the endothelium and nitric oxide.

[43:00] Determining when to use arterial preventative products before plaque is present.

[44:10] The relationship between erectile dysfunction and endothelial dysfunction, and Dr. Twyman’s clinical pearls when treating both.

[47:27] Recommendations for utilizing the Cleerly Scan when identifying and quantifying heart plaque.

[51:38] Dr. Twyman highlights the technology and testing features he is excited about in the field of cardiovascular medicine.

[52:56] Dr. Twyman reveals what he has changed his mind about over his years of practice, his personal favorite supplements, and the health practices that keep him healthy and resilient.

Episode Resources:

Dr. Michael Twyman

Design for Health Resources:

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Blog: Exploring the Dual Pathways and Nutrients for Enhanced Nitric Oxide Production

Blog: The Intelligent Inner Lining of Blood Vessels: Nutrients that Support Vascular Health

Nutrition Notes: The Intelligent Inner Lining of Blood Vessels: Nutrients that Support Vascular Health

Webinar: The Supplement Toolbox - Research on Glycocalyx Regeneration and Nitric Oxide

Webinar: The Role of the Endothelial Glycocalyx in Cardiovascular Disease

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