We know heart health is important, but it’s easy to get bogged down with all of the information on cholesterol, blood pressure, and how nutrition affects the well-being of your heart. Dr. Kozmicki is a cardiologist diagnosed with Type I diabetes in his forties. He has abundant knowledge and experience in cardiology and nutrition, and I learned a ton from him today.

What you’ll hear:

 

• Dr. Kosmicki’s backstory and how he became interested in cardiology (1:36)
• The general demographic he works with in his clinic (4:29)
• Tests to get done proactively to keep yourself apprised of your heart health (6:22)
• The nuances of cholesterol (8:18)
• Pros and cons of statins (13:14)
• Negative side effects of statin use (16:48)
• Blood pressure (19:43)
• Diabetes and nutrition and Dr. Kosmicki’s diabetes diagnosis (23:12)
• Ketogenic diet and traditional Western medicine (40:05)
• His running journey (44:37)
• Preparing nutritionally for a marathon (47:06)
• Running shoes (51:45)
• What he’s got in the pipeline for the future (54:30)

 

Where to learn more:

 

• Marathon Training for a Cause

 

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