The Age Of Your Heart

The Age of Your Heart

Your heart’s age is not based on calendar age, but the condition of your heart and blood vessels.

Introducing Joel Kahn

Meet our brand ambassador, Dr. Joel Kahn, MD. FACC, otherwise known as “America’s Healthy Heart Doctor”.

Dr. Joel Kahn has been an enormous asset to Xtend-Life and continues his efforts to support in many ways - including being a part of this important heart-healthy eBook.

Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, FACC of Detroit, Michigan, is a practicing cardiologist and Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He has triple board certification in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine and Interventional Cardiology. He was also the first physician in the world to certify in Metabolic Cardiology with A4M/MMI and the University of South Florida.

Dr. Joel Kahn and Xtend-Life’s unwavering mission to share good heart health advice, practices and supplements - so everyone can live a healthier, happier and longer life - is precisely why we've come together to design this informative guide to help you on your way to better health for many years to come.

Enjoy!

Health Impacts of an Aged Heart

Do you know the age of your heart? Here’s a hint: It may not be the same age that you are!

In fact, your heart’s age is actually based on its condition and the condition of your blood vessels1.

For instance, say you’re 47 years old biologically—there’s a good chance that your heart is a drastically different age. And it works both ways! So your heart could actually be 40, 50, 60, or even older.

The shocking reality is that the majority of American’s hearts are much older than they are - the CDC predicts that around 69 million adults in the US who haven’t suffered from a heart attack or stroke, actually have a heart age that is at least 5 years (if not more) older than their biological age.

That’s approximately the same amount of people living in the largest cities in the US combined!

And there’s a lot that contributes to this particular circumstance…

One way to truly understand and comprehend your risk for a heart attack or stroke is by learning your “heart age” because as you likely know and understand, poor heart condition plays a critical role in many health issues.

Now, that having been said, it’s also important to understand that there are certain things that put you at risk for heart attack or stroke that you simply cannot control. Things like getting older or your family history…

However, there are many things that you can change…

For example, if you smoke on a regular basis or have high blood pressure - your heart age will be significantly higher than your actual age.

Common Reasons for Higher Heart Age That Can Be Managed or Changed:

• High cholesterol

• High blood pressure

• Smoking

• Obesity

• Unhealthy diet

• Diabetes

• Physical inactivity

• Sleep and stress management

The most important thing to remember is that no matter your age, you can make your heart younger simply by making simple lifestyle changes to help reduce your risk, such as:

• Get the information you need about your heart age and ways you can improve it

• Choose a risk factor to start with - whether it’s smoking or high blood pressure, and focus on how to improve them first

• Talk to your doctor about how you can make heart healthy choices to lower your heart age

• Don’t think it’s too late - you can improve your heart health and lower your heart age at any age in life

Heart Disease Risk by Age and Gender

and Gender

Beyond Age and Gender, Other Contributing Risk Factors Include:

• Excessive alcohol use

• Smoking or using tobacco products

• Not getting sufficient exercise (the goal should be to get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise weeklythis could even be as simple as taking a brisk walk everyday)

• Poor diet (eating excessively or unhealthy foods have a direct impact on your heart and overall well being)

• High blood pressure

• Genetics especially inheriting Lipoprotein(a) cholesterol from your parents

• Even high stress!

Cholesterol Level:

The good and the bad

While there are many risk factors to consider when it comes to heart conditions, cholesterol is certainly high on the list.

But here’s the thing, not all cholesterols are bad! It’s all about maintaining proper balance… What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fatlike substance found in your blood that is essential for good health.2,3 But understanding the difference between the good cholesterol and the bad cholesterol is critical.

Most people tend to think that the amount of cholesterol found in our bloodstream must come solely from their diet… Wrong! Sure, your diet certainly influences your cholesterol levels, but in a relatively small way seeing as upwards of 80% of blood cholesterol is actually made by your liver.

There Are Two Types of Lipoproteins That Carry Cholesterol to and From Your Cells:

1. Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) - known as the “bad” cholesterol and contributes to fatty build-up in the arteries which puts you at greater risk for heart attack and stroke

2. High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) - previously known as the “good” cholesterol because maintaining a healthy level helps protect you against heart attack and stroke. However, new data indicates that either a low or a high level of HDL-cholesterol may be a risk to your heart and arteries so the topic is in turmoil.

Here’s how it works: In optimal settings, HDL (good) carries LDL (bad) cholesterol away from the arteries and back to the liver where it can be broken down and removed from the body.

However, HDL cholesterol is only capable of eliminating around one-third to one-fourth of the LDL cholesterolmaking it all the more important that you maintain the best cholesterol balance for your body to be healthy. And in some case, HDL-cholesterol seems to accelerate artery aging.

It probably goes without saying, but in an ideal situation, you would want your HDL score to be in a middle range of normal and your LDL-cholesterol score to be low depending on how old your arteries are.

If you are uncertain what your cholesterol levels are, consider getting tested or speaking with your doctor to learn how you can maintain cholesterol balance to lower your risk for heart attack and stroke. Ask for a Lipoprotein(a) cholesterol level too.

Calcification - The Silent Killer

Calcium is a mineral that can be found naturally in your body - while it is mainly found in your bones and your teeth, a small percentage of calcium can also be found circulating in your blood.

Calcium is a crucial mineral that your body depends on for many functions, including heart function. However, calcium deposits are also linked to certain negative health effects as well…

Coronary artery calcifications can be a very serious condition and occur when calcium starts to build up in the arteries that transport blood to your heart—this can lead to coronary artery disease and increase your risk of a heart attack.

This potentially dangerous condition is most prevalent in older adults, both men and women, and typically the calcium build-up starts as young as 40 years of age. Researchers believe that by age 70, upwards of 90% of men and 67% of women have coronary artery calcification.

It seems as though men experience coronary artery calcifications at a much younger age than women, as much as 10 to 15 years - researchers believe that this may be because of estrogen working to protect against calcium deposits.

It is easy to measure the amount of calcification in your heart arteries with an inexpensive, safe, and quick CT scan of your heart called a coronary artery calcium score (CACS). Discuss getting a CACS at least once with your medical team.

Chronic Medical Conditions That Increase Your Risk:

• Obesity

• Chronic kidney disease

• Diabetes

• Hypertension

• Metabolic syndrome

• High LDL-cholesterol and high Lipoprotein(a) cholesterol

• Genetics like 9p21 gene

Another coronary artery calcification concern is that it is a precursor for atherosclerosis - a buildup of plaque that has a profound change in the effectiveness of blood flow. This plaque can also rupture like a volcano, leading to a heart attack or stroke.

And while calcification is detectable, it is usually only after there is already a significant amount of calcium and soft non-calcified plaque buildup in the coronary arteries.

That’s precisely what makes coronary artery calcification the silent killer4.

What’s increasingly shocking is the number of people who have actually suffered artery calcifications without even knowing it—and that’s exactly what happened to Warren Matthews, founder of Xtend-Life Natural Products.

Having enjoyed a very healthy active life for 70 years with a clean bill of health - Warren Matthews got completely blindsided at age 71 - a build-up of calcification in his cardiovascular system, most specifically in his aortic valve, which required open-heart surgery.

Even though Warren thought he was doing all that he could to improve his health, he was unaware of the dangers of the invisible threat to heart health - artery calcification.

After surviving this procedure and an incredibly threatening health issue, Warren started on a quest to figure out how it could have all been avoided - knowing that if there was calcification in the aortic valve, there’s likely calcification in other areas of his cardiovascular system, and it would only be a matter of time before another issue arose.

Which eventually led to developing CX8 (more on CX8 later), a product that has helped him reduce his artery age graph5

Calcified Artery

Normal Artery

Five Ways to Reduce Your Heart Age

1. Managing Good Blood Pressure. Making healthy lifestyle choices helps to keep your blood pressure in a healthy range - in addition, preventing high blood pressure (hypertension) helps lower your risk for heart disease and stroke. Some examples for living a healthy lifestyle include6:

a. Eating a heart healthy diet

b. Maintain healthy weight

c. Get moving! (Physical exercise has a significant benefit for maintaining good blood pressure)

d. Don’t smoke

e. Limit alcohol intake

f. Get restorative sleep

By practicing maintaining good blood pressure, you can lower your risk for many health problems, including heart attack, stroke or even heart failure.

2. Improve Circulation. Did you know that we have 60,000 miles of blood vessels running through our body? It’s true - and along with our heart and muscles, these miles of vessels help create our circulatory system and pump blood throughout every inch of your body.

However, when you are struggling with poor circulation, the blood becomes slowed or blocked, and is unable to carry the oxygen and nutrients that your cells depend on7.

Signs of Poor Circulation:

• Cold or numb hands and feet

• Dry skin

• Brittle nails

• Hair loss (especially on the legs and feet) Lifestyle factors play an enormous role in maintaining proper circulation - use these helpful tips to start improving your circulation today:

• Control your blood pressure

• Stay hydrated

• Practice relaxing, low impact exercise (such as yoga)

• Get moving (walk, swim, bike, etc.)

• Eat more plants and less meat (or no meat or animal products at all taught by our advisor, Dr. Kahn).

• Stand up at your desk (sitting for lengthy amounts of time can slow the blood flow to your legs and weaken muscles - if you work some place that requires you to be seated at your desk, consider investing in a standing desk or, even better, a treadmill desk like Dr. Kahn uses daily)

3. Rebalance Cholesterol - As mentioned earlier, high LDL- cholesterol significantly increases your risk of heart attacks and heart disease - while medications can certainly help improve your cholesterol, implementing these lifestyle changes could help to greatly improve and balance your cholesterol8:

4. Reduce Inflammation - Inflammation is an often misunderstood or even overlooked process in the body. However, when inflammation becomes chronic or uncontrolled, it can lead to some pretty serious and dangerous conditions, including heart disease and diabetes.

Everyone can benefit from taking steps for reducing chronic inflammation in the body - here are a few doctor-approved ways to keep inflammation at bay9:

• Eat anti-inflammatory foods (dark leafy greens, berries, omega 3 fatty fish, grains, cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, etc.)

• Avoid inflammatory foods (sugars, refined carbohydrates, processed foods, etc.)

• Reduce stress

• Exercise daily

• Stand up (if you spend hours during the day sitting down, make a conscious effort to stand up every 2 or 3 hours)

5. Increase Adult Stem Cells - Stem cells are raw materials within the body - the cells that all other specialized function cells are made from10. Medical research shows that there is potential for creating a variety of heart cell types, which could potentially repair and even regenerate damaged heart tissue11

Simple Tips for Everyday Heart Health

Dr. Joel Kahn, the Healthy Heart Doctor, suggests “prevention is much more important than cure”. As a part of his practice, he advises his patients to follow certain healthy lifestyle habits and a focused dietary and supplement plan in order to maintain a healthy heart, these include12:

Quitting smoking - did you know that each puff of nicotine from tobacco smoke temporarily increases your heart rate AND blood pressure? It’s true, not only that but smoking also leads to stickiness in the blood vessels that are pumping blood to the heart.

Tracking your daily fluid intake - when you are faced with heart complications, fluid retention is a common symptom. Keeping track of your fluid intake is a good way to avoid water retention or the need to take water pills (diuretics) in order to reverse the retention. Drink fresh water with minerals but avoid salt in the diet and water.

Maintaining a healthy weight - Sudden weight fluctuation (gain or loss) could be a sign that you’re developing heart complications, or that your heart complications are progressing. Making it a habit to check your weight daily (preferably in the morning before breakfast) is a good way to track your heart health.

Avoiding or limiting alcohol intake - If you consume alcohol on a regular basis, it should be in moderation (no more than 2 drinks daily for men and 1 drink daily for women). While red wine may be heart friendly, new data about alcohol and cancer, as well as addictions, must be considered.

Staying physically active - If you don’t exercise as part of your regular routine, you may want to talk to your doctor about starting. Scheduling exercise or physical activity at the same time daily is a good way to make it part of your lifestyle routine.

Avoiding or limiting caffeine intake - Limit caffeine intake to no more than 2 cups daily.

Managing stress - Take 15 minutes out of your day to sit and reflect. Whether it’s a breathing exercise, meditation, yoga, or anything else that helps you to calm your mind and relax to ease stress.

Monitoring blood pressure - Consider monitoring your blood pressure in the comfort of your home outside of your regular doctor visits as a way to manage your blood pressure levels. Dr. Kahn insists patients own a home blood pressure automatic cuff.

Getting restorative sleep and adequate rest - Getting proper rest is not only great for your health, it’s also the best way to improve your energy levels, mindset, and overall well-being.

Getting regular check-ups - Seeing a healthcare provider on a regular basis is a sure-fire way to catch any complications before it’s too late.

Why Supplementation?

The truth is, as we age, essential nutrients such as omega 3, CoQ10, and K2 begin to slowly deplete and decrease in production rate (and absorption rate).

These nutrients are crucial to our health and for promoting cardiovascular health and preventing disease. Unfortunately, due to certain diet limitations and the aging process, we may find that we are not getting a sufficient amount of them in order to maintain good health.

Omega 3 Essential Fats - Our body simply cannot make omega 3 essential fats so instead we must obtain this necessary nutrient from the foods we eat such as salmon, mackerel, sardines, walnuts, flaxseed oil and more.

Vitamin K2 - Unfortunately, this essential vitamin is often missing from the Western diet. However, there are some food sources K2 is present, such as fish, meats, cheeses, and by far the best resource for K2 is natto.

CoQ10 - Yes, our body does have the ability to produce CoQ10, but that ability begins to decrease substantially as we age. Sources for getting this important nutrient would include things like oily fish, organ meats, whole grains, and more.

However, because of the decline in our natural resources and the lower absorption rate as we age, supplementation can really make all the difference to make sure that you are getting the proper amount that your body requires.

What to Look for in a Heart Supplement

1. CoQ10 (Ubiquinol)

Not to be confused with the oxidized form of Coenzyme Q10, known as Ubiquinone.

Ubiquinol is an active, non-oxidised form of CoQ10. Naturally fermented from yeast, it is biologically identical to the Ubiquinol naturally produced in your body, which results in the maximum amount of CoQ10 benefits.

Other benefits include:

Anti-oxidant - plays a supporting role in the management of free radical activity in the body and has been shown to protect brain cells from oxidative damage, and reduce harmful compound activity that leads to brain disease.

Strengthening - supports and strengthens vital organs. It has also been shown to support the body against heart conditions such as hypertension, heart disease, and more.

2. Geranylgeraniol

Geranylgeraniol (GG) is a substance made in the body via a biochemical pathway known as the mevalonate pathway (the same pathway that makes cholesterol, CoQ10, dolichol and Heme A).

GG is ubiquitous in nature - it’s a precursor to carotenoids, chlorophyll, and certain vitamins - you know that orange/yellow/red color you see in plants… that’s how you know GG is present!

GG can also be found in certain edible oils such as olive, linseed and sunflower oils.

Unfortunately, as we age, our ability to produce GG naturally in the body declines. Scientific evidence shows that the reduction of GG is responsible for many commonly seen side effects for those taking statins - however, GG supplementation may help relieve those side effects and support healthy aging.

3. Vitamin K2 (MenaQ7 PURE)

Discovered in 1929 as an essential nutrient for controlling blood coagulation (blood clotting), this powerhouse nutrient plays a key role in several aspects of health - some people think that vitamin K2 could very well be the missing link between our diet and many chronic diseases.

Vitamin K plays a key role in the following:

• Blood coagulation

• Calcium metabolism

• Heart health

However, one of the most important functions of Vitamin K is in regard to calcium deposition - it promotes proper bone calcification and prevents blood vessel and kidney calcification13

4. Omega 7 (CardiOmegia)

The risk of developing cardiovascular disease is propelled by the presence of metabolic syndrome - in the US alone about one-fourth of the adult population has at least 3 out of 5 syndromes associated with metabolic syndrome.

Omega 7 is clinically proven to improve metabolic syndrome.

Health Benefits of Omega 7:

• Reduces LDL (bad cholesterol)

• Increases HDL (good cholesterol)

• Lowers blood sugar

• Maintains normal blood pressure

• Reduces insulin resistance

• Fights inflammation

• Suppresses appetite to aid weight management

Sourced from 100% Organic Wild Sea Buckthorn grown in the Tibetan Plateau, CardioOmegaTM offers up to 45% Omega 7 in triglyceride form - which is 4.5X higher compared to other sources1⁴.

5. Nattozimes

Nattokinase is an enzyme that can be found in natto, a traditional Japanese food derived from fermented soybeans. Biological effects of nattokinase mimic those of plasmin - a naturally occurring fibrin degrading enzyme, which is an action that helps dissolve blood clots and ultimately reduces the risk of cardiovascular problems such as a stroke.

Health benefits of nattokinase come mainly from its ability to “thin” the blood and include:

• Healthy circulation support

• Blood vessel function support

• Cognitive support

• Reproductive function support

As a result of fulfilling the need for a natto-like enzyme in the US health supplement department - after nattokinase was banned in 2003 for being misbranded - National Enzyme Company developed Nattozimes®, which has been formulated to be an even more effective alternative to nattokinase1⁵.

6. Vitamin D3

Vitamin D3 is a vitamin our bodies naturally produce through the skin following sun exposure, and has many important functions in the body including bone growth, bone remodeling, muscle contraction regulation, and converting blood sugar into energy.

Recent studies also suggest that vitamin D3 may play a key role in lowering blood pressure in people with hypertension1⁶.

According to a study conducted by Dr. Tadeusz Malinski, a professor of chemistry at Ohio University, vitamin D3 has a revitalizing effect on the cardiovascular system, repairing damage from hypertension and reducing the risk of heart attack1⁷.

7. Red Spinach

An important nutrient that has recently gained a lot of attention is inorganic nitrate (NO3-) which can be found in leafy vegetables like spinach and rocket, as well as root vegetables such as beetroot.

Nitrate is a precursor for nitric oxide (NO) - which is the bio-active form of nitrate, and has many functions in the human body, including1⁸:

• Regulates neurotransmission, immunity and blood flow

• Alters oxygen consumption

• Promotes both physiological and cognitive health and performance benefits

8. Black Garlic

Garlic has been shown as an all-star player when it comes to cardiovascular protective and immunomodulatory properties.

Updated meta-analysis shows that garlic supplements have the potential ability to lower blood pressure in people with hypertension as well as regulate slightly raised cholesterol levels and stimulate the immune system.

In a study examining Kyolic aged garlic extract, it was shown to not only lower blood pressure, but also pulse pressure and arterial stiffness, which are important predictors19.

Introducing the Ultimate Heart Health Package

Xtend-Life “Heart Health” Bundle

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From the pristine land of New Zealand, have your special Heart Bundle delivered in 3-5 days, and give yourself the best chance to avoid joining the growing cardio statistics.

Recommended by “America’s Healthy Heart Doctor”

"I’m a clinical professor of medicine at the largest medical school in the United States.

I believe heart disease is preventable, we know the factors. Heart disease is reversible, we know how to do it - even if you’ve already suffered a heart attack.

How? Through lifestyle change and great supplements.

That’s why I’m so glad I found Xtend-Life’s range of cardio support supplements. They’ve literally blown me away”

Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, FACC Xtend-Life Cardio Brand Ambassador

The Science-Based Supplements for Heart Health from Xtend-Life

Product One: CX8

CX8 is a uniquely formulated supplement designed to support and address the five main causes of cardiovascular problems that not only affect the heart and arteries, but also the brain.

CX8 is designed to:

• Manage calcification in the soft tissues

• Improve circulation

• Manage inflammation

• Promote adult stem cells to replenish damaged cells

• Rebalance cholesterol levels

How does it work?

Through the synergistic action of 8 ingredients, CX8 aims to improve heart health and support against arterial calcification. The ingredients include: Vitamin D3, Vitamin K2, CardiOmegia™ Sea Buckthorn Fruit Extract, CyanthOx™ Tocotrienol Complex, DeltaGold® Tocotrienol Complex, Rutin, Nattozimes® Protease, and Blackcurrant Extract.

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Product Two: Xtend-Quinol

Xtend-Quinol offers a unique combination of ubiquinol 100 mg (as (DuoQuinol®) and geranylgeraniol. Ubiquinol is the active form of CoQ10 making it a star player in cellular energy production, while geranylgeraniol 50 mg (as GG Gold®) (GG)—a building block of CoQ10—supports mitochondrial and skeletal muscle health to provide the ultimate support for statin users to help manage side effects such as muscle soreness.

Giving Xtend-Quinol a functional and distinctive edge.

Beyond ubiquinol’s antioxidant capabilities, vital role in cellular energy production, and advanced bioavailability - a number of research studies support ubiquinol supplementation for heart health.

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Product Three: VasQFlow

VasQFlow is a natural supplement that includes some very potent key ingredients to boost the levels of nitric oxide (NO) which improves circulation, supports healthy blood pressure, and assists in better delivery of oxygen throughout the body.

Key Ingredients in VasQFlow:

• Red Spinach Extract

• Quercetin

• Grape Seed Extract

• Black Garlic Extract

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

• Riboflavin

• Folate

• Vitamin B12

• Zinc

• Potassium

While nitric oxide may have been flying under the radar over the last 20 years, it is now becoming widely appreciated for its therapeutic benefits and the important role it plays in several areas of our health.

With its many benefits, VasQFlow is a perfect addition to add to your current cardiovascular support regimen - and it is compatible with all other Xtend-Life products.

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Product Four: GG Pure

GG Pure is a natural supplement which contains Geranylgeraniol (GG) which is of specific interest for those who are on statin drugs. It has been designed to:

• Manage muscle pain and weakness

• Boost energy

• Help restore bone strength

What is Geranylgeraniol?

Geranylgeraniol (GG) is raw fuel that drives some of our bodies most important processes. However, other than scientists and well-informed doctors, very few people are even aware of this substance.

What does it do?

Geranylgeraniol plays a pivotal role in the mevalonate metabolic pathway—the series of reactions in our bodies to support CoQ10 production, managing calcium disbursement into the bones and teeth rather than soft tissue and arteries, muscle repair, and testosterone. It offers essential support for statin users.

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About Xtend-Life: Who We Are

Xtend-Life is a natural supplement company located in the beautiful land of New Zealand. Founded over 20 years ago, the company strives to provide dietary supplements containing only the most select and best possible ingredients. The supplements and their quality have met the approval of America’s Health Heart Doctor – leading cardiologist, Dr. Joel Kahn. He has partnered with Xtend-Life as a brand ambassador in support of it’s leading cardio product range:

• CX8 - to manage artery calcification

• Xtend-Quinol - CoQ10 production and statin support

• VasQFlow - to manage blood pressure

• GG Pure - to manage statin side effects

In 2022, Xtend-Life was nominated as one of the 10 Best Companies in Nutraceutical Market.

Xtend-Life is on a mission to provide people with the foundation for better health that enhances their quality of life - using the power of science and nature alongside the core values: Integrity, Purity, Innovation20.

Profiles

Dr. Joel Kahn MD, FACC

Dr. Joel Kahn, one of the world’s top cardiologists has treated thousands of acute heart attacks during his career. He’d like all that to stop. He’d like to prevent all future heart attacks by breaking through to the public to educate and inspire a new holistic lifestyle. Now is the time to focus on educating the public to eat clean, sweat clean, and apply cutting-edge science to their lifestyle.

Dr. Barrie Tan, PhD

Dr. Barrie Tan, American scientist and researcher, solved the problem of how to replenish GG in the body naturally. Dr. Tan is also a world expert on Vitamin E and Tocotrienols.

He has multiple PhD’s and has spent his career travelling and searching out solutions to issues that affect the health of our bodies. He was a pioneer in the field of Vitamin E and Tocotrienol research and uncovered a lot of misconceptions in the area of Vitamin E, which everyone should be aware of.

Ivor Cummins

Ivor Cummins completed his BE (Chem) at the University College Dublin in 1990. He started his career in the development and optimization of medical devices and has since spent the last 30 years in corporate technical leadership positions. Ivor Cummins is now part of the XtendLife research and development team. He continues his research on the root causes of modern chronic disease. Co-author of “Diabetes Unpacked: Just Science and Sense. No Sugar Coating”. Co-author of “Eat Rich, Live Long: Mastering the Low-Carb & Keto Spectrum for Weight Loss and Longevity”. Chief Program Officer for Irish Heart Disease Awareness.

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