In this episode of the Gladden Longevity Podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden and Steve Reiter explore various aspects of heart health and longevity. They discuss the effects of sweeteners on heart function, delve into Takotsubo syndrome, and highlight the importance of fitness metrics. The conversation also covers the role of GLP-1s in treating heart disease, the benefits of dietary salt substitutes, and innovative approaches to brain and heart health at Gladden Longevity in Dallas, TX.

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Takeaways
· The heart responds directly to artificial sweeteners and sugar.
· Eating can be stressful, impacting heart health.
· Takotsubo syndrome, or broken heart syndrome, is on the rise.
· Fitness metrics like push-ups can indicate heart health.
· GLP-1 medications can aid in weight loss and heart health.
· Potassium-rich foods can improve heart function and lower blood pressure.
· Heart disease can be prevented with lifestyle changes.
· Innovative treatments are emerging for brain and heart health.
· Stress management is crucial for heart health.
· Body composition is more important than weight alone.
· Dementia might be optional.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Longevity and Heart Health
01:54 The Impact of Sweeteners on Heart Function
07:55 Understanding Takotsubo Syndrome
18:04 Physical Fitness and Heart Health
23:00 The Role of GLP-1 in Heart Disease
26:51 Dietary Salt Substitutes and Heart Health
31:38 Innovations in Brain and Heart Health

Articles, News and Supplements mentioned 
Heart Health
SWEET TASTE RECEPTORS IN THE HEART: A NEW PATHWAY FOR CARDIAC REGULATION: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-02-sweet-receptors-heart-pathway-cardiac.html&ved=2ahUKEwjz8aD7q9-LAxVwRzABHfm_I9gQFnoECBMQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1TchSQH8L0OOc0rbJ-24qx

BROKEN HEART SYNDROME ON THE RISE IN WOMEN: https://psychcentral.com/news/broken-heart-syndrome-is-on-the-rise-in-women

BROKEN HEART SYNDROME AFFECTING MEN THE WORST: https://www.tctmd.com/news/following-takotsubo-men-have-worse-outcomes-are-more-likely-die-women

LATEST INSIGHTS AND QUESTIONS ABOUT TAKOTSUBO SYNDROME: https://www.acc.org/latest-in-cardiology/articles/2024/12/01/42/cover-story-takotsubo-syndrome-expanding-insights-unanswered-questions

IF YOU CAN DO THIS MANY PUSH-UPS, YOUR HEART IS HEALTHIER THAN YOU THINK: https://www.eatthis.com/push-up-test-heart-health-check/

GLP-1 RAs MEDICATIONS BEING USED TO TREAT HEART DISEASE: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/feb/18/weight-loss-drug-wegovy-approved-to-treat-heart-disease-in-overweight-and-obese-australian-patients-tga

DIETARY SALT SUBSTITUTES TO PREVENT HEART ATTACK, STROKE AND DEATH: https://knowridge.com/2025/02/dietary-salt-substitutes-could-prevent-heart-attack-stroke-and-death/

Supplements
GLADDEN LONGEVITY BLOOD-VESSEL FORMULA: https://gladdenlongevityshop.com/products/blood-vessel-formula?_pos=1&_psq=blood&_ss=e&_v=1.0

GLADDEN LONGEVITY ANTI-INFLAMMATORY SHROOM FORMULA: https://gladdenlongevityshop.com/products/anti-inflammatory-adaptogenic-mushrooms?_pos=2&_psq=SHROOM&_ss=e&_v=1.0

GLADDEN LONGEVITY MOLECULAR HYDROGEN: https://gladdenlongevityshop.com/collections/h2-products

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Heart Health Secrets: How Fitness, GLP-1s & Smart Nutrition Can Prevent Disease – Q&A - Episode 273

Gladden Longevity Podcast

Heart Health Secrets: How Fitness, GLP-1s & Smart Nutrition Can Prevent Disease – Q&A - Episode 273