Do I Have Heart Disease? My Heart Scan Results | Dr Thomas Dayspring and Dr Dan Soffer | EP #372

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👇 Visit The Proof website for the full show notes and supporting studies. 👇 https://theproof.com/podcast/ After ten years of near-perfect blood tests on a plant-based diet, I decided to go a step further. I got a coronary calcium score and a CT angiogram to see if heart disease might still be quietly developing. What I discovered challenged my assumptions about lifestyle, genetics, and prevention, revealing how even those of us who seem “healthy” can still show early signs of cardiovascular disease. In this vulnerable and evidence-packed episode, I walk through my scan and blood test results and speak with cardiologists Dr. Thomas Dayspring and Dr. Dan Soffer about what they mean. If you have a family history of heart disease, elevated ApoB, or are wondering how much diet alone can do, this episode is essential listening. What We Cover: - My family history and motivation for heart testing - What my CT angiogram and CAC scans show - My ApoB and lifetime cholesterol burden - My results: 61 mm³ of soft plaque, 1.8% PAV, CAC score of 4 - Interpretation with Dr. Dayspring and Dr. Soffer - Impact of dietary tweaks (like coconut yogurt) on my LDL-C - Should I start medication? What would the options be? - Transparent discussion on risk, prevention, and ego Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 04:15 What Is Atherosclerosis & Why APOB Matters 09:28 My CT Angiogram & Coronary Artery Calcium Scan Results 16:00 Cardiologists React to My Plaque & Risk 19:16 Lifetime LDL Exposure: Atherosclerosis Risk Over Time 25:01 My Blood Test Results: Glucose, LDL, APOB, Inflammation 29:00 How Saturated Fat (Coconut Yogurt) Spiked My LDL 38:07 Best Lipid-Lowering Drugs: Statins, Ezetimibe, PCSK9 41:49 Will Low Cholesterol Harm Your Cells or Brain? 45:48 Why Your Body Doesn’t Need Delivered Cholesterol 48:26 Should I Start Medication to Reverse My Plaque? 54:12 Final Reflection: Was a Plant-Based Diet Enough? 55:51 Conclusion: What Comes Next This episode is brought to you by: 38TERA Consider 38TERA's DMN prebiotic supplement a daily multivitamin for your gut. Formulated by yours truly and gastroenterologist Dr Will Bulsiewicz. Head to https://38tera.com/?ref=SIMON and use code THEPROOF for a discount at checkout. Bragg Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar is raw, unfiltered, and naturally fermented with 100% organic apples, always with the live “Mother” in every bottle. Get 20% off your first order at [https://www.bragg.com](http://bragg.com) with promo code SIMON. IM8 With 92 nutrients, including Vitamin B12, Iodine, Selenium and Vitamin D, in highly absorbable forms, IM8 Daily Essentials is the perfect all-in-one daily multi-vitamin to ensure you meet your daily micronutrient needs. IM8 is offering an exclusive 10% off your first order with a free welcome kit when you enter the promo code SIMON at checkout on http://im8health.com/ Momentous My go-to supplement brand for protein and creatine is Momentous. Get 20% off your first purchase by using the code LIVINGPROOF at checkout at [http://livemomentous.com](http://livemomentous.com/) WHOOP Whoop, the most advanced fitness and health wearable available. Your personalised fitness and health coach to recover faster, sleep better, and train smarter. Claim your first month free on [join.whoop.com/simon](http://join.whoop.com/simon). Want to support the show? The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit https://theproof.com/friends/. • The Proof with Simon Hill - https://theproof.com/podcast/ • Book: The Proof is in the Plants - https://theproof.com/book/ • Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-proof-with-simonhill/id1367773989 • Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7bAIJCVgnquxXZuQCdZyTi • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theproof/ • Twitter - https://twitter.com/theproof • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theproofwithsimonhill • Plant-Based Ferments Guide - https://theproof.com/ferments/ • Two-week meal plan - https://theproof.com/mealplan/ • Plant Performance - https://theproof.com/plant-performance/ • Use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends.