# Dr. Ford Brewer on the Future of Heart Health & The Cholesterol Code

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Podcast: [Metabolic Mind](https://stenobird.com/podcast/metabolic-mind-6253550)
Published: 2026-07-26T19:55:00+00:00
Episode link: https://metabolicmind.org/
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## Resource

What does it take to truly understand and assess cardiovascular risk in modern medicine? Dr. Bret Scher joins Dr. Ford Brewer at the Collaborative Science (CoSci) conference to discuss the recent screening of The Cholesterol Code documentary and the bigger picture of metabolic health, cardiac imaging, and the future of risk assessment. In this conversation, you'll learn: Dr. Ford Brewer's reaction to The Cholesterol Code documentary and what stood out most Why metabolism, not just plumbing, drives cardiovascular disease How CT angiogram with AI analysis is becoming the gold standard in cardiac imaging What CIMT (Carotid Intima-Media Thickness) measures and where it fits in evaluating risk Why calcium scores can miss important soft plaque What to look for when seeking a high-quality CIMT scan Dr. Brewer's personal story of being diagnosed with manic depression in medical school and how lifestyle and metabolic changes shaped his journey Why GLP-1 medications, when used responsibly, can be a useful tool rather than a stand-alone solution How the overuse of statins and GLP-1s reflects broader issues in modern medicine This discussion captures the value of bringing nuanced, individualized thinking into the conversation around cardiovascular risk, metabolic health, and mental wellness. 🔎 Learn more about CIMT tests on our blog: Early Heart Disease Detection? Why You May Consider a CIMT Test 🎥 Watch The Cholesterol Code documentary and join the conversation shaping the future of metabolic health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57Z8bUb1P94 #MetabolicMind #KetogenicTherapy #HeartDisease Expert Featured: Dr. Ford Brewer https://prevmedhealth.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmoEsq6a6ePXxgZeA4CVrUw https://www.instagram.com/brewer.ford https://www.linkedin.com/in/fordbrewer…

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