Ep. 148: Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr. - How to Build an Endothelial Fortress and More
PLANTSTRONG Podcast
Rip Esselstyn
4.8 • 2.3K Ratings
🗓️ 16 June 2022
⏱️ 58 minutes
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Summary
In honor of Father’s Day, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr. back on the podcast to answer YOUR questions.
He answers questions related to cholesterol, exercise, sodium, fat, atrial fibrillation, the best diagnostic tests, and – of course – how to build an ENDOTHELIUM FORTRESS.
The best Father's Day gift is sharing the wisdom and knowledge of this pioneer so let’s get right to it.
Episode Timestamps
4:50 It’s Showtime!
5:55 I’m 100% plant-based, but have high cholesterol. Do I still need statins?
8:30 What is the best diagnostic test to see if my arteries are clogged?
9:52 Question about sodium consumption. The data is so confusing!
12:50 What are the best heart health tests I should take at 50?
14:15 LPa - What is it, and how can I improve it?
16:00 How do I build an endothelial fortress and lower my triglycerides?
18:15 Atrial fibrillation - Can it be reversed via diet?
21:45 Could I potentially have familial hypercholesterolemia?
26:39 Talk about the role of fats in a plant-based diet. Aren't some fats healthy?
31:30 What is your opinion on meds for clotting and atrial fibrillation?
33:30 Could I impact familial hypercholesterolemia with a whole foods plant-based diet?
34:14 Opinions on cardio exercise? Can too much be bad?
37:00 Can my HDL be too high?
44:05 How can I best treat mild atherosclerosis?
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | The sizing revolution in health that we, that you see is really not going to come about |
| 0:05.6 | from a drug or pill or a stand or bypass surgery, but the seismic revolution in health |
| 0:12.9 | that we'll come about. |
| 0:14.4 | It will be when we and the profession have the will and the grit and the determination |
| 0:19.0 | to share with the public what is the lifestyle and most specifically what is the nutritional |
| 0:24.2 | literacy that will empower them to absolutely annihilate chronic illness. |
| 0:30.1 | I'm Rick Eustelston and welcome to the Plan Strong podcast. |
| 0:34.8 | The mission at Plan Strong is to further the advancement of all things within the plant |
| 0:40.2 | base movement. |
| 0:41.6 | We advocate for the scientifically proven benefits of plant base living and envision a world |
| 0:47.2 | that universally understands, promotes and prescribes plants as a solution to empowering |
| 0:53.7 | your health, enhancing your performance, restoring the environment and becoming better guardians |
| 1:00.2 | to the animals we share this planet with. |
| 1:02.6 | We welcome you wherever you are on your Plan Strong journey and I hope that you enjoy |
| 1:08.2 | this show. |
| 1:10.0 | Hello my Plan Strong pals. |
| 1:12.3 | My name is Rick Eustelston. |
| 1:13.8 | I am the host of the Plan Strong podcast and we have a very special episode that we're |
| 1:22.5 | going to be teeing up for you today. |
| 1:25.0 | An honor of Father's Day. |
| 1:27.0 | I am proud to welcome my father, Dr. Caldwell B. Eustelston Jr. to answer your questions |
| 1:34.4 | and boy, howdy, diddy. |
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