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Ep. 580 Why Women’s Heart Disease Skyrockets After 40 – The Shocking Truth About Hormones, Toxins & Testing with Dr. Christopher Davis | Menopause & Heart Disease
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- Apr 15, 2026
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Summary
Today, I am honored to welcome Dr. Christopher Davis, a triple-board-certified physician in internal medicine, cardiology, and interventional cardiology, as well as a specialist in functional and regenerative medicine. He is also the Chief Cardiologist at Humann, a science-backed, plant-based heart health supplements company. In our discussion, Dr Davis and I explore why women’s risk for heart disease accelerates after 40, how women’s physiology and anatomy make them more prone to small vessel disease, the challenges of our current medical model, and the impact of toxins. Dr. Davis shares the labs and imaging modalities he prefers, and highlights the need for personalized medicine. We examine cardiomyopathies in women, where takotsubo or broken heart syndrome originates, and how declining nitric oxide production during perimenopause and menopause affects vascular health. We also cover research on GLP-1s and their impact, the significance of nitric oxide production, the importance of endothelial health, and the glycocalyx. Today’s discussion is a must-listen for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of women’s heart health in middle age. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Why women’s heart disease risk accelerates after 40 How toxins and xenoestrogens contribute to vascular stress and metabolic disruption What advanced labs and imaging can reveal beyond traditional testing Why women’s unique physiology makes them more vulnerable to small vessel disease How the glycocalyx and endothelial health protect the heart and circulation Why personalized medicine is essential Why cardiomyopathies like takotsubo are seen more frequently in women How nitric oxide production impacts vascular flexibility and overall cardiac health What research shows about the benefits of GLP-1s, beyond…