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Handout: What to test - Weight loss & heart support
Today, I'm highlighting the Weight Loss & Heart Support Category in our brand new Nourish Library!
This collection includes targeted handouts designed to support metabolic health, cholesterol balance, and cardiovascular wellness in a realistic, sustainable way. These resources break down complex topics into clear, clinician-informed guidance you can actually apply—whether you’re working on weight loss, improving heart health, or both. You can explore select handouts for free, purchase individual guides, or unlock the full category for deeper, ongoing support as your goals evolve.
Supplement: Pro Omega 2000 – Nordic Naturals
I recommend omega-3 fatty acids to nearly every patient with cardiovascular risk because heart disease is driven as much by inflammation as it is by cholesterol. Omega-3s support healthy triglyceride levels, improve vascular function, and help calm chronic inflammation that often goes unnoticed on standard labs. They’re a foundational part of any plan focused on prevention, resilience, and long-term cardiovascular protection. One of my favorites is ProOmega 2000 by Nordic Naturals. They make a capsule or gummy option which is easy for the whole family.
Lab: Advanced Lipid Panels
I often use advanced lipid testing to better understand cardiovascular risk when basic cholesterol results don’t tell the full story. By looking at cholesterol particle behavior, ApoB, Lp(a), and inflammation-related markers, we can make more informed decisions about prevention and treatment. I recommend this for men and women with longstanding dyslipidemia, a family history of heart disease, or anyone seeking a more personalized approach to heart health.
CASE STUDY SPOTLIGHT
Meet Mark, 48, a busy professional and father of two. He came to me fatigued, frustrated by weight gain, and concerned about his heart health given a family history of heart disease. He had elevated cholesterol for years and was encouraged to start a statin but wanted to explore other options. Advanced cardiovascular and hormone testing revealed increased inflammatory markers, insulin resistance, and low testosterone. After 6 months of targeted nutritional changes, cardiovascular-specific supplements, and lifestyle support, Mark lost 18 pounds, his energy returned, and his cardiovascular markers improved significantly. He told me, “I finally feel like I’m getting ahead of my health.”
As a naturopathic doctor focused on men’s health, I’ve seen far too many men who’ve been told that statins are their only option. They have often lived with abnormal cholesterol for years and want to explore other options, whether it is because of the side effects related to statins or the desire for a more natural approach. Cardiovascular risk isn’t determined by cholesterol alone — inflammation, insulin resistance, and hormonal health all play major roles. Advanced cardiovascular testing allows us to clarify risk and personalize prevention instead of relying on a one-size-fits-all recommendation. I made a quick video specifically about this subject you can view here.