Heart Hacks, Diet Myths Debunked & Straight Talk About Custom Nutrition with Dylan Gemelli

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Jan 8, 2026

Dylan Gemelli, a knowledgeable voice in health and nutrition, dives into diet customization tailored to your genetics and lifestyle. He debunks common diet myths, emphasizing that carbs aren’t the enemy and highlighting the Mediterranean diet as a practical solution. The discussion shifts to fasting strategies for high performers, balancing peak performance with longevity. Dylan also explores heart health, differentiating between stable and unstable plaque, and shares both natural and pharmaceutical approaches to support cardiovascular wellness.

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Natural Strategies For Plaque Support

Natural approaches can help: focus on natokinase/lumbrokinase, red yeast rice, niacin, nitric-oxide diets, and lifestyle changes.
Effective natokinase doses for plaque effects are often ≥8,000–10,000 units, so check product potency.

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Dylan's Heart-Health Journey

Dylan found plaque and very high Lp(a) and used PCSK9 (Repatha) plus other steps to reduce risk.
He lowered Lp(a) from ~330 to the 90s and adjusted therapies due to side effects and personal tolerance.

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When To Start Cardiac Screening

Men with family history should start cardiac screening around age 30; women should pay attention around perimenopause.
If you've had COVID or vaccination with concerns, track inflammatory markers (hsCRP, cytokines) earlier.

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Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/dylan/

In today's episode, Dylan and I explore how your genetics, microbiome, lifestyle, and activity level all play a role in what works best for you. I share my thoughts on carbs (they’re not the enemy!), why the Mediterranean diet is often a solid fallback, and how to customize your approach—whether you’re training like an athlete or just trying to eat well on a budget.

We also get real about fasting: I break down what works for high performers, how to balance longevity with peak performance, and what fasting windows actually make sense if you’re pushing your body hard. From there, we dissect the critical topic of heart health, talking through the difference between stable and unstable plaque, key diagnostic tools, and both natural and pharmaceutical strategies I’ve studied—and used personally—to keep my heart in top shape.

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