Your Heart and Your Gut Are Connected: The Truth About Microbiome & Heart Health

What if improving your heart health starts somewhere you might not expect and that’s- your gut. In this episode of Mind, Money & Medicine, I’m joined by Dr. Bilal Ahmed, an interventional and structural cardiologist and co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Lylah Health.Dr. Ahmed takes a refreshingly direct approach to healthcare: “No bullshit, ever.” As a physician who sees patients with cardiovascular disease firsthand, he became interested in the gap between traditional medicine and the often confusing world of supplements.In our conversation, we explore the emerging connection between the gut microbiome and cardiovascular health, what the research actually tells us, and how consumers can become more skeptical and informed about the supplements they take.We discuss:* The connection between gut health and heart health* What the gut microbiome actually does* Prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics* Whether supplements can genuinely support cardiovascular health* Why evidence matters when choosing supplements* The relationship between cholesterol and the gut microbiome* How consumers can spot misleading health claims* Why Dr. Bilal believes patients deserve better informationThis is a conversation about heart health, science, supplements, and separating evidence from hype—without the complicated medical jargon.Learn more about Lylah Health: https://lylahhealth.com/Dr. Ahmed is also on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bilal-ahmed-md-mba-305372279/ and TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@drbilalahmed4?_r=1&_t=ZT-96y6fNl6dLy