Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Mark Houston about cardiovascular disease and hypertension




KUSP's Ask Doctor Dawn show

Summary: Dr. Dawn reviews major concepts from part 1 of the interview with Dr. Houston on August 25; Dr. Dawn asks about supplements to boost glutathione, a very important anti-oxidant in all cells; Telomere testing can determine your effective health age; Dr. Houston's version of the DASH diet for hypertension is more like Paleo and Mediterranean diets; The benefits of a variety of supplements: Zinc, potassium, magnesium, lycopene, whey protein, resveratrol etc. are discussed; An specific exercise program that optimizes cardiovascular health; A thorough discussion of different types of hypertension drugs that affect angiotensin biochemistry; The role of the hormone aldosterone and drugs that affect its action and reduce blood pressure; More about foods such as whey protein and celery that can work to replace drugs in lowering blood pressure