Everyone Is Talking About Lp(a): What It Means for Your Heart and What to Do If Yours Is High with Dr. Michael Twyman

This episode is brought to you by BUBS Naturals, Momentous, and Cozy Earth.  Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, I sit down with my personal cardiologist, Dr. Michael Twyman, to discuss lipoprotein(a)—why it’s making headlines, what an early press release from a recent drug trial revealed, and the important questions that still remain. Dr. Twyman also explains why testing your Lp(a) levels can help you better understand your risk and how this marker fits into the bigger picture of your overall heart health. Dr. Michael Twyman founded Apollo Cardiology in St. Louis, Missouri. He combines conventional cardiology with functional medicine, mitochondrial optimization, and cutting-edge biohacking to help patients understand and reduce their cardiovascular risk. With an integrative approach that goes far beyond standard care, Dr. Twyman has helped hundreds of patients take control of their heart health. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Twyman dive into: (00:00) Why Lp(a) Could Be a Hidden Heart-Risk Factor (1:42) Why It's Making Headlines (3:28) The Debate: Lowering Cholesterol vs. Addressing Other Risks (9:16) The New Trials That Shocked Cardiologists (16:31) Optimal Levels and How Do You Test It (20:27) What a Cleerly Scan Can Reveal About Your Heart (23:27) Dhru Breaks Down His Own Test Results (29:18) How Concerned Should You Be About Lp(a) (32:04) How to Lower Inflammation and Protect Your Heart (36:32) Beware of Misleading Claims About Lowering Lp(a) (44:45) A Comprehensive Approach to Heart Health (47:43) How to Work With Dr. Twyman Also mentioned in this episode: Dr. Eric Topol Substack on Atherosclerosis  "This Causes Heart Attacks!" - Diet & Lifestyle Habits To Clean Out Your Arteries For Longevity The WARNING SIGNS Of Heart Disease & How To Help PREVENT IT | Dr. Michael Twyman Cleerly Test  Large Cohort Study Reveals Vanishingly Small Rates of Lipoprotein(a) Testing For more on Dr. Twyman, follow him on Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, or visit his Websites: Dr. Twyman and Apollo Cardiology. This episode is brought to you by BUBS Naturals, Momentous, and Cozy Earth. Support your skin and your health with BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides. Head to BUBSNaturals.com and use code DHRU for 20% off your order. Right now, Momentous is offering our listeners up to 35% off their first order with promo code DHRU. Head to livemomentous.com and use code DHRU for 35% off your first subscription. Right now, get 20% off your Cozy Earth sheets and sleepwear. Just head over to cozyearth.com/dhru and use the code DHRUP. Sign up for Dhru’s Try This Newsletter *Nothing discussed in this podcast should be construed as medical advice; always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices