#241 Dr. Chris Davis & LUMARA Collective - The Real Cause of Heart Aging: Oxidative Stress, Nitric Oxide & Vascular Health

What if “heart health” isn’t about managing numbers… but fixing what’s driving vascular aging in the first place?In this episode, triple board-certified cardiologist Dr. Chris Davis joins Claudia (with Lumara co-founders Ashley Madsen and Alexandra Cochrane) to unpack a modern, prevention-first approach to cardiovascular longevity.We explore:Why conventional cardiology often becomes a “revolving door” of repeat events and proceduresThe “getting rusty inside” explanation of oxidative + nitrosative stress (and what it does to your arteries)How nitric oxide signaling influences vascular function, performance, and agingWhy Lp(a) is trending, what matters now, and how to think about outcomes vs numbersWhy coronary imaging (calcium and plaque assessment) can remove the guessworkHow toxins, membranes, and mitochondria connect to cardiometabolic declineThe emerging frontier: membrane medicine + mitochondrial support (including peptide discussion)Practical levers you can start with: Zone 2, environment upgrades, and reducing daily toxin loadThis is a high-signal conversation for anyone who wants to measure what matters, reduce risk upstream, and build a stronger, longer healthspan.