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Ep. 49 Douglas Mulhall: How Elastin Could Be the Key to Longevity, Heart Health, and Vision
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Elastin might be the most important protein you've never heard of.
In this episode, bestselling author and health innovator Douglas Mulhall joins Uncommonly Remarkable to explain how this flexible, long-lasting fiber impacts everything from cardiovascular disease to glaucoma. You'll learn how elastin degradation contributes to aging, how hidden stressors like heavy metals and infections affect it, and what groundbreaking therapies are finally addressing it.
We dive into:
- The immune response cascade triggered by elastin loss
- The impact of elastin on optic nerves and intraocular pressure
- Why current glaucoma treatments are only treating symptoms
- Emerging therapies aimed at reversing artery calcification
- How to find out if you're at risk
š Find Douglasā book Discovering the Nature of Longevity on Amazon
š Visit calcify.com for clinical trial updates and more resources
#Longevity #Elastin #CardiovascularHealth #Optometry #BioInnovation
Uncommonly Remarkableā is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.
Iām Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.