Danielle Belardo: This Doctor Uses TikTok to Fight Heart Disease Misinformation | DSH #1695

Is the internet killing our hearts—or saving them? In this episode, preventive cardiologist Dr. Danielle Belardo breaks down the truth about heart disease, biohacking, statins, supplements, parasite cleanses, fasting, fish oil, and all the “miracle” hacks you see on TikTok and podcasts. She explains why heart disease shouldn’t even exist in 2025, why most supplements are just expensive urine, how to actually read scientific evidence, and why statins are one of the most misunderstood (and life-saving) drugs on the planet. 📚 What You’ll Learn 🫀 Why heart disease is still the #1 killer—and why it doesn’t have to be 🧬 How LDL cholesterol and ApoB actually drive plaque and heart attacks 🍖 Why carnivore & ultra animal-based diets can spike risk despite “feeling great” 🥗 What a plant-predominant Mediterranean diet really looks like (and why it wins) ⏱️ The truth about intermittent fasting, weight loss & losing muscle mass 💊 Why 99% of supplements are either useless—or potentially harmful 🐟 The shocking data on fish oil pills vs just eating fatty fish 💉 How statins work, who truly needs them, and why they’re so demonized online 🧪 How to quickly judge if a “study” is legit or just lab-coat marketing 🧠 A simple framework to evaluate claims from biohackers, influencers & even doctors ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Why this cardiologist likes Dr. Google 02:52 – Heart disease in your 30s: is it really increasing? 05:15 – Carnivore diet, cholesterol & the LDL reality check 09:45 – Mediterranean diet, cancer risk & landmark heart study 14:30 – Fasting, weight loss & the muscle-loss problem 19:50 – How to spot bad science & fake “research” 27:05 – Supplements, fish oil & the “expensive urine” problem 33:20 – Statins, biohackers & a terrifying real-life case 41:10 – Parasite cleanses, detox scams & adrenal fatigue myths 49:30 – Can you trust AI, influencers & medical guidelines? 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: sean@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST: Danielle Belardo - https://www.instagram.com/daniellebelardomd/? https://www.precisionpreventivecardiology.com/ 💼 SPONSORS QUINCE: https://quince.com/dsh 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! 🎧 LISTEN ON 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program. 🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world! Keywords cardiologist, dr danielle ballardo, heart disease, cholesterol, ldl, apob, statins, mediterranean diet, carnivore diet, biohacking, biohackers, intermittent fasting, fasting study, fish oil, supplements, expensive urine, parasite cleanse, detox See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.