Why Autism Caregivers Need a Heart Health Plan | Simon Campbell on Plaque, ApoB, and the CIMT Scan
Biohacking Autism with Nadia Elkhatib.Show Notes
Caregiver heart health is the silent killer no one talks about. Heart attacks and strokes kill more women than all cancers combined and more men than any other chronic disease, yet most autism caregivers in chronic survival mode have never been told to scan their arteries. In this episode, Nadia sits down with biohacker Simon Campbell to map a real heart-attack and stroke prevention plan. We cover the CIMT scan your doctor probably won't order ($250, no radiation, 10 minutes), why plaque burden matters more than artery age, the difference between soft plaque and calcified plaque, ApoB and Lp little a (the two cholesterol markers that actually predict your risk), why Bempedoic acid (Nexletol) is better than a statin for many people, and how Simon reversed his plaque 10 percent in three months without statins. For autism caregivers, this is the prevention conversation no one is having. Real solutions for autism families and the caregivers who love them. Connect with Simon Campbell YouTube: @SimonTheBiohacker Substack: simonthebiohacker.substack.com
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RESOURCES MENTIONED: Scans & Providers CardioRisk (nationwide CIMT scanning): cardiorisk.com / 801-855-6775 / [email protected] VasoLabs (alternative CIMT provider): vasolabs.com Medications Discussed (talk to your doctor) Bempedoic acid (Nexletol): cholesterol-lowering, liver-only mechanism Ezetimibe (Zetia): blocks cholesterol absorption in the gut Cholestyramine: bile acid sequestrant, approved since 1973 PCSK9 inhibitors (Repatha): injectable, the big gun for crushing ApoB/LDL Empagliflozin (Jardiance): SGLT2 inhibitor for insulin resistance (alternatives: https://agelessrx.com/search/sglt2) Pioglitazone (Actos): insulin sensitizer Blood Tests to Request: Standard lipid panel (includes LDL) Apolipoprotein B (ApoB): not standard, must be requested Lipoprotein(a) / Lp(a): one-time test, genetically determined HbA1c: average blood sugar/insulin resistance marker hsCRP: inflammatory marker Subscribe New episodes weekly. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app and on YouTube at Biohacking Autism for more real solutions for people with autism and the ones who love them. Medical Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for working with a qualified healthcare professional. Always consult your doctor before making changes to your health regimen. Biohacking Autism explores evidence-informed integrative approaches for autism families: gut health, peptides, supplementation, sleep, anxiety, longevity, and the science behind functional medicine for people with autism.
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