Explore every episode of the podcast Dr Alo Show
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Does Sugar Cause Heart Disease? It's Complicated! Deepest Dive! | 04 Aug 2024 | 00:33:34 | |
Cardiologist deep dive into sugar, heart disease, and whether or not they are related and how one may cause the other or vice versa! Is there a mechanism? What about triglyceride rich lipoproteins? How does diabetes cause heart disease.. or does it? | |||
| Do Statins Reduce All Cause Mortality? All The Studies & Data | 04 Aug 2024 | 00:12:08 | |
Do statin cholesterol medications reduce all cause mortality? Or do they just reduce cardiovascular mortality? What does the data and science show? Do studies show a reduction in all cause mortality? Do statins reduce heart attacks and strokes? | |||
| How Doctors Get PAID By Big Pharma Revealed! | 25 Jul 2024 | 01:25:35 | |
Interview with Does Big Pharma rep to try and understand how big pharma pays doctors. Is it legal? How can they get away with it? Rule and regulations around big pharma and physicians payments. | |||
| Is Tap Water Safe For Drinking? | 17 Dec 2023 | 00:07:19 | |
Medfluencers are telling people that tap water is not hydrating nor is it safe to drink. Is this true? Or just more crazy nonsense? | |||
| How To See Soft Plaque: IVUS, OCT, 3DVUS, CAC, CCTA. What's Best? | 10 Dec 2023 | 00:29:23 | |
Deep dive into imaging modalities that can actually show soft plaque. A deep dive into invasive and non invasive techniques. Comparing CT angiograms CCTA, calcium score CAC, coronary angiography cardiac cath, intravascular ultrasound IVUS, optical coherence tomography OCT, 3D vascular ultrasound 3DVUS, versus lipid levels. PESA, PRECAD, CARDIA trials. | |||
| CAC and CCTA in Lean Mass Hyper Responders Preliminary Results From LMHR Study | 10 Dec 2023 | 00:14:06 | |
Why the latest results on CAC scores and CCTA don't add anything meaningful to the LMHR theory. What should they have checked instead? In fact, the new CAC results actually muddy the waters and confuse those who don't know any better. | |||
| Reverse Causality In Medicine & Why Low Cholesterol Looks Like It May Increase Death Rates | 09 Dec 2023 | 00:13:01 | |
Reverse causation and causality can make it look like LDL cholesterol caused increased death rates. Here is a brilliant study that corrected for all covariates and cofounders and found that shows that when you adjust correctly, low LDL-C is actually protective. | |||
| Does Low LDL Cholesterol Increase Mortality? | 09 Dec 2023 | 00:14:16 | |
The Danish and Korean cohort studies have come out demonstrating that low LDL cholesterol is associated with or increase all cause mortality. Is this true? | |||
| Heart Attacks With Normal LDL Cholesterol Levels? | 09 Dec 2023 | 00:13:31 | |
If cholesterol is so bad, why are most people who have heart attacks coming in with normal cholesterol levels? How is this possible? What's the science behind this? Does LDL cholesterol cause or not cause heart attacks and why is the level normal? | |||
| Cholesterol Balance Test: When To Use It? | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:07:16 | |
What is the cholesterol balance test and when should you use it? Should everyone order this or just cardiologists? Hyperabsorber vs hypersynthesizer of cholesterol. Over absorption vs over production of cholesterol. What medications should you use? | |||
| Treating Triglycerides? Why? | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:09:19 | |
Most clinicians don't understand triglycerides and are treating elevated triglycerides incorrectly. Here's how you should be treating triglycerides. | |||
| Cholesterol Medications: Which Ones Do You Pick? | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:31:54 | |
Overview of cholesterol and lipid lowering medications and how do you know when to start them? Which ones do you start first? What do you add next? Should you ever use fibrates? | |||
| Does Oxidized LDL Matter? | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:08:35 | |
What is oxidized LDL and does it matter? Do seed oils affect oxidized LDL. Is oxidized LDL a real lab value or marker for heart disease? | |||
| Funniest Interview I Have Ever Done! Rob & Liam! | 11 Jul 2024 | 01:28:34 | |
Rob and Liam are hilarious! They interviewed me on all things heart disease and we were laughing the whole time! We debunked most cardiology and heart disease myths including carnivores, diets, cholesterol, and other myths in the funniest way possible! | |||
| 11 Ways to Eat Heart Healthy While Poor! | 05 Dec 2023 | 00:16:30 | |
Eating a heart healthy diet doesn't have to be expensive. You can eat heart healthy on a budget. Here are 11 ways to eat better and healthier while on a budget. | |||
| The Death of Expertise! Why We Hate Experts! | 05 Dec 2023 | 00:19:00 | |
Tom Nichols book did a masterful job of explaining this new disdain for expertise and outlines how we can fix it. | |||
| Extreme & Rigid Views With No Nuance! | 04 Dec 2023 | 00:08:21 | |
Should you listen to people with singular views that have no nuance? Do they really know what they are talking about? They have only one single view and don't talk about anything else. | |||
| Not A Fan Of Interview Based Podcasts! | 04 Dec 2023 | 00:08:39 | |
I'm not a fan of interview based podcasts, here's why. I like "topic based" podcasts, I like to know what I am getting. | |||
| When Doctors Discover Diets! | 04 Dec 2023 | 00:10:00 | |
When doctors discover dieting and get hung up on the specifics of each diet without known the full story and data of why it's working. | |||
| Who Funded That Study? | 03 Dec 2023 | 00:08:30 | |
I get this question all the time on my posts. Who funded that study? Does the funding matter? How can you tell when it matter and when it doesn't matter? What is the better question? | |||
| Why Is Heart Disease Still the No 1 Killer? Cardiologist Explains | 03 Dec 2023 | 00:08:30 | |
If we are so good, why is heart disease still the number one killer? Cardiologist goes through the data and explains. | |||
| Did Swedish Centenarians Really Have Higher Cholesterol? Cardiologist Explains. | 02 Dec 2023 | 00:07:51 | |
Does higher cholesterol make you live longer? Reviewing the data from the Swedish AMORIS cohort study that showed that most people that live to 100 had higher cholesterol. | |||
| Absolute Risk vs Relative Risk In Cardiology! | 02 Dec 2023 | 00:09:25 | |
Debunking the absolute vs relative risk debate and controversy in medicine and especially when it comes to cardiovascular disease! | |||
| Andrew Huberman Review: Wrong On Cholesterol! | 02 Dec 2023 | 00:07:56 | |
Dr. Andrew Huberman was wrong on cholesterol, but has since course-corrected. Find out what he was wrong about. | |||
| How To Diagnose & Treat Triglycerides Like A Cardiologist! | 11 Jul 2024 | 00:18:36 | |
How to treat high triglycerides? What does it mean if you have high triglycerides? Should you treat high triglycerides? How to diagnose high triglycerides? What to look out for when treating triglycerides. What is familial hypertriglyceridemia? | |||
| Do We Really Need All Cause Mortality? Cardiologist Explains. | 02 Dec 2023 | 00:10:40 | |
Do cardiovascular studies and interventions need to show a reduction in all-cause mortality? Does that make it better or stronger? | |||
| Are Plants Killing Us? Cardiologist Discusses The Evidence! | 02 Dec 2023 | 00:07:07 | |
Are plants trying to kill us? Is oatmeal good for your heart? Are fruits and vegetables bad for you? What should you do instead? | |||
| POTS Syndrome, Dysautonomia, MCAS, Autonomic Dysfunction! Cardiologist Explains! | 02 Dec 2023 | 00:47:21 | |
POTS expert that diagnosis and treats POTS discusses all aspect of POTS with Lisa. You don't want to miss this one. | |||
| Your Competition Isn't Your Competition! Scarcity & Abundance in Medicine! | 02 Dec 2023 | 00:10:17 | |
Scarcity and abundance mindset in medicine. Don't worry about your "competition". They are not your competition! Too many young doctors worry about the wrong things. | |||
| Earthing & Grounding: Scientific Review and Evidence | 02 Dec 2023 | 00:08:21 | |
Does earthing or grounding have an basis in science or any data to support. Actually it does, here is the data. | |||
| Twin Study: Vegan vs Omnivore Diet! Cardiologist Thoughts! | 02 Dec 2023 | 00:24:56 | |
Cardiologist, bodybuilder weighs in on the twin study on identical twins that were placed on a healthy vegan versus healthy omnivorous diet. | |||
| Have Your Steak And Eat It Too! | 02 Dec 2023 | 00:07:10 | |
You can have your steak and eat it too! You can eat steak and still treat your cholesterol. They are not mutually exclusive. | |||
| Does Red Meat Really Cause Diabetes? Cardiologist Weighs In! | 01 Dec 2023 | 00:18:56 | |
Very well done study from Harvard on red meat intake and diabetes. Was it a good study? Did they control for covariates and confounders? What are my final thoughts? Let's dive deep in this Journal Club. | |||
| Can You Sell Supplements Ethically? Would I? | 29 Nov 2023 | 00:15:08 | |
How can you sell supplements ethically without lying? What to look out for when you see someone selling supplements? Who does it ethically? How would I sell supplements if I was going to sell them? | |||
| Dr. Ken Berry's Scary Labs! Cardiologist Review! | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:32:30 | |
Dr. Ken Berry's scary labs! What's going on? Inflammation? Diabetes? Atherosclerosis? It's all there in this in depth review. Cardiologist reviews Dr. Ken Berry's labs! Full in depth review. With all the studies! | |||
| Dr. Mark Hyman Wrong On LDL Cholesterol! | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:14:12 | |
Dr. Mark Hyman has fallen for the Medfluencer nonsense and believes that size matters and that oxidation matters when it comes to LDL cholesterol. He also thinks sugar causes heart disease. Take a listen to this clip and then I'll debunk him. | |||
| What Supplements Do I Take? Should You? | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:14:11 | |
What supplements does a cardiologist take? Should you be taking supplements? What supplements are needed for good heart health? Heart healthy supplements? | |||
| Difference Between LDL and ApoB? | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:11:21 | |
What is the difference between LDL and ApoB? LDL Cholesterol and Apolipoprotein B? Cardiologist explains! | |||
| Cardiologist vs Lipidologist: What's The Difference? | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:13:30 | |
What is a lipidologist? How are they different than cardiologists? How are they similar? What do they each do? | |||
| Can We Reduce Soft Plaque? How Calcified Plaque May Protect You! | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:10:28 | |
Can we ever reduce plaque burden? Can we reduce soft plaque in your heart? And what does it mean when statins make your calcium score go up? How can that be good for you? Coronary calcium and soft plaque, which one is worse? | |||
| Cholesterol Oozing Out Of Your Eyes! | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:07:26 | |
Cholesterol can ooze out of your eyes, skin, tendons, corneas, eyelids if it's too high. The world of xanthelasmas and xanthomas. Join my community to discuss! | |||
| Does Sugar Cause Diabetes? | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:10:41 | |
Does sugar cause diabetes? Can you give yourself diabetes by eating jelly donuts? Join my community to discuss! | |||
| That One Study! | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:16:33 | |
3 reasons why "That One Study" doesn't matter when you are discussing medical issues and disease. Join my community to discuss! | |||
| Everything Seed Oils! Are Seed Oils Good Or Bad For You? | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:20:17 | |
Minnesota Coronary Experiment, Sydney Diet Heart Study, Rose Corn Oil, LA Veterans, Lyon Diet Heart Study, PREDIMED study, and all the major studies on Seed Oils. Are seed oils bad for you? Are seed oils good for your heart? Are seed oils healthy? Cardiologist explains the data! | |||
| Dr. Alo's Cholesterol Book Updates | 27 Nov 2023 | 00:33:13 | |
The book is still being edited and I am determined to get it published for all of you guys! Click below to find out when it is coming out, get the previews, and cool Lipid Guide! | |||
| SHOCKED by Steak and Butter Gal's Cholesterol Results! | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:17:02 | |
Horrific: Steak and Butter Gal's cholesterol numbers. How can she improve them? What bloodwork improved? What labs worsened? Why did her inflammation increase? What can she do to improve her longevity? Bella's cholesterol, lipid, inflammation labs reviewed by board certified cardiologist. | |||
| Do You Need Cholesterol For Hormones? | 24 Nov 2023 | 00:09:33 | |
Testosterone, Estrogen, Cortisol, Progesterone... do you really need cholesterol for these hormones? | |||
| Be Wary of Anti Establishment Doctors! | 24 Nov 2023 | 00:19:45 | |
Whenever you hear a doctor online telling you how they are rebelling against the system or that they are special or different, be very careful. When they tell you the system is evil or that they are super heroes, there's probably something sinister going on. Here's how you can tell who is telling the truth and who is lying. | |||
| 14 Cholesterol Myths You Didn't Know! | 24 Nov 2023 | 00:15:19 | |
There are 14 things you need to know about cholesterol that are simply not true, but the wellness and fitness industry keep repeating them. Be careful! | |||
| 11 Ways To Avoid Holiday Weight Gain! | 22 Nov 2023 | 00:17:10 | |
The holidays can be fun and amazing, but they can also be scary if you are worried about weight gain. Here's how you can reframe the holiday season, have fun, and not gain weight! | |||