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Nov 12
1h 11m

EP 215: Why You’re Not Safe From Cardiov...

Vigor Life Podcast
About this episode

Always a pleasure having my brother Joel Jamieson back on the show and this time we dove deep into cardiovascular disease and the many misconceptions around it. Joel had his own experience of dealing with it even though he is as fit as can be for his age. 8 out of 10 friends we sent to have an angiogram had blockage without having any symptoms, while also being fit - which is why this is a MUST listen to episode for everyone.


Joel is a best-selling author and one of the world’s foremost authorities on strength, conditioning, and energy systems. His training strategies have been used by thousands of elite performers and top athletes worldwide, including the Navy SEALS, UFC champions, and dozens of teams from the NFL, NBA, MLS, NCAA, and more.


IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

=> What Joel didn’t expect when he went to get an angiogram test, even though his doctor said he doesn’t need it

=> The heart health history of Joel’s family and how genetics play into your risk of cardiovascular disease.

=> Why everyone over 40 MUST get one of these two tests (your life could depend on it).

=> How the regular bloodwork will NOT tell you the while picture of your heart health.

=> 40-50% of people that have her attacks have no idea that they have any symptoms (because of the wrong testing).

=> It’s possible that 50-60% of people will develop cardiovascular disease in their lifetime.

=> Cardiovascular disease happens in decades, so a picture at one point in time will not tell you whether you’re at risk.

=> Is cholesterol the cause of heart disease, yes or no, Joel explains in depth. 

=> What is the truth about statins, life saving or damaging? When to use them, and who?

=> What is the #1 factor to keep LDL lower and in the healthy ranges. 

=> Joel breaks down which things you should test and why when you get your bloodwork done. 

=> How did Joel build up his mitochondria after taking statins with the help of L-Carnitine and COQ10 (exact protocol).

=> The importance of strength training, cardio, stress management, sleep, and nutrition in preventing cardiovascular disease breaking down each one).

=> Is big Pharma our friend or our foe? When are you going to take drugs and its very necessary and when not.

=> The power of genetics and how they can influence your chance of disease (this is a MUST hear).

=> Who statins are NOT for and who they ARE for.

=> The mistake when it comes to statins; not taking them long enough to get the best results. 

=> The biggest myths in longevity and what not to listen to and ignore. 

=> Why do some many people reject life saving medicine?

=> The truth about peptides, which ones work and when, and do oral peptides even do anything (most people that sell them have no idea about their effects and whether they work and how to take them).

=> What supplements are worth and which ones (most) are BS?

=> Why creatine is absolutely a high ROI supplement for almost anyone. 


LINKS & RESOURCES:

Joel Jamieson website  www.8weeksout.com

Morpheus Training www.TrainwithMorpheus.com

Joel Jamieson Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coachjoeljamieson/

Dr. Justin Farnsworth Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/drjustinfarnsworth/

Super Coach Mentorship https://lukahocevar.com/super-coach-mentorship/

Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Luka-Hocevar/videos

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