In my latest podcast episode, I had the honor of speaking with Dr. Kim Williams about crucial topics like cholesterol and hypertension. I was particularly interested in his treatment strategies for patients who continue to have high cholesterol levels despite adopting healthier lifestyles. Dr. Williams introduced the 'prevent calculator', a new tool that considers kidney disease in its assessment. He underscored the importance of addressing key risk factors, such as smoking and diabetes. Additionally, he explained how different types of LDL cholesterol affect artery health and discussed the connection between smoking and oxidized LDL. Notably, Dr. Williams mentioned that the prevent calculator has been updated to focus on social determinants of health, moving away from including race as a factor. To work with me: https://www.drmarbas.com/ A Big Thank You To Our Sponsors: To work with the world's best plant-based coach, Maxime Sigouin visit his website: www.fitvegancoaching.com To learn plant-based cooking and get your medical questions answered join The Healing Kitchen taught by Brittany Jaroudi and me! Click here to learn more: https://www.drmarbas.com/the-healing-kitchen To be a part of a community of people living a plant-based lifestyle to improve their health and who support each other, join the Dr. Laurie Marbas Facebook Group. Click here to join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2243918745797935