In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Kate Kresge sits down with Longevity Specialist Dr. Eve Henry,  to explore the often-misunderstood world of cholesterol, lipids, and heart disease risk.

You'll hear them discuss:

• Why cholesterol matters for longevity and heart health
  
  
• Advanced lipid testing beyond standard panels
  
  
• How to interpret ApoB, LP(a), and triglyceride levels
  
  
• Understanding medications, supplements, and lifestyle approaches for heart health
  
  

Dr. Eve Henry is board certified in Internal and Integrative Medicine. With extensive experience in personalized medicine and longevity science, she is dedicated to providing innovative care that optimizes healthspan and lifespan. She was previously Medical Director at Early Medical and is now founder of her own clinic, Eve Henry MD. She also serves as Medical Advisor to multiple start ups and enjoys her work educating leadership teams and consumers on ways to enhance their own health.

Dr. Henry is committed to helping patients enhance their healthspan and lifespan through advanced medical and lifestyle interventions. She also serves as a Medical Advisor at Rupa Health and The Metapause and is the founder of www.drevehenry.com, a concierge practice.
Labs Mentioned:

• ApoB Test
• Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(A))
• Advanced Lipid Panels
• Boston Heart Cholesterol Balance Test
• High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP)
• Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2)
• Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)

Guest Details:

• Dr. Eve Henry’s  LinkedIn, Instagram, website
• The Metapause Website

Rupa Health Details:

• Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
• Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine
• Dr. Kate Kresge’s Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube & Twitter
• Dr. Kate Kresge on Podcast

Timestamps
02:45 - Why Cardiovascular Disease Is The Silent Epidemic
03:29 - How Cholesterol May Influence Heart Health Risks

17:29 - Why Blood Pressure Changes As We Age

21:47 - Why ApoB Is A Key Indicator for Heart Health
33:20 - The Three Types of Cholesterol Medications
41:15 - Inflammation Testing Beyond CRP

44:53 - Why You Should Pay Attention To Triglycerides
52:44 - The Truth About Diet And Cholesterol
58:20 - How Exercise Really Affects Lipid Profiles

01:00:34 - The Genetics Of Cholesterol