#152 - Dr Ron Krauss | Reducing Your Risk of Heart Disease

Dr. Ron Krauss is a prominent American scientist and researcher known for his work in lipid metabolism and cardiovascular disease. He is a senior scientist at the Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute and has made significant contributions to our understanding of how different types of cholesterol and lipoproteins affect heart disease risk. His research has been influential in shaping current guidelines on cholesterol management and has advanced our knowledge of the complex interactions between diet, genetics, and cardiovascular health.

EPISODE OUTLINE:

00:00 Introduction and the Genetic Factor in Heart Disease
03:22 Profiling Lipids and Lipoproteins for Heart Disease Risk
08:04 The Impact of Carbohydrates on Metabolic Syndrome
13:19 Challenges of Weight Loss and the Potential Benefits of Medication
22:16 Personalized Medicine and Individual Genetic Profiles in Dietary Recommendations
32:36 The Gut Microbiome and Genetics
36:14 Obesity and Heart Disease
40:10 Preventing Fat Accumulation in Childhood
44:24 The Benefits of Endurance Exercise
51:51 Stress, Sleep, and Heart Disease Risk

TRANSCRIPT:
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EPISODE LINKS:

https://profiles.ucsf.edu/ronald.krauss

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