Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 14 hours ago
What does it take to truly understand and assess cardiovascular risk in modern medicine?
Dr. Bret Scher joins @DrFordBrewer at the Collaborative Science (CoSci) conference to discuss the recent screening of The Cholesterol Code documentary and the bigger picture of metabolic health, cardiac imaging, and the future of risk assessment.
In this conversation, you'll learn:
- Dr. Ford Brewer's reaction to _The Cholesterol Code_ documentary and what stood out most
- Why metabolism, not just plumbing, drives cardiovascular disease
- How CT angiogram with AI analysis is becoming the gold standard in cardiac imaging
- What CIMT (Carotid Intima-Media Thickness) measures and where it fits in evaluating risk
- Why calcium scores can miss important soft plaque
- What to look for when seeking a high-quality CIMT scan
- Dr. Brewer's personal story of being diagnosed with manic depression in medical school and how lifestyle and metabolic changes shaped his journey
- Why GLP-1 medications, when used responsibly, can be a useful tool rather than a stand-alone solution
- How the overuse of statins and GLP-1s reflects broader issues in modern medicine
This discussion captures the value of bringing nuanced, individualized thinking into the conversation around cardiovascular risk, metabolic health, and mental wellness.
🔎 Learn more about CIMT tests on our blog: metabolicmind.org/resources/library/videos/early-heart-disease-detection-why-you-may-consider-a-cimt-test
🎥 Watch _The Cholesterol Code_ documentary and join the conversation shaping the future of metabolic health: youtube.com/watch?v=57Z8bUb1P94
#MetabolicMind #KetogenicTherapy #HeartDisease
*Expert Featured:*
Dr. Ford Brewer
- prevmedhealth.com
- youtube.com/channel/UCmoEsq6a6ePXxgZeA4CVrUw
- instagram.com/brewer.ford
- linkedin.com/in/fordbrewer
- facebook.com/DrFordBrewer
*Free CME Clinician Trainings:*
Are you a clinician who would like to learn more about the science behind these therapies and how to implement them in practice? Earn CME with our growing library of courses from some of the top experts in the field including Dr. Chris Palmer, Dr. Georgia Ede, Dr. Matthew Bernstein, Dr. Mariela Glandt, Dr. Deanna Kelly, Dr. Julie Milder, Dr. Zoltan Sarnyai, and Dr. Bret Scher with more coming soon.
Our courses have been made *FREE* by grants from Baszucki Group, so we can spread these powerful therapies as widely as possible. Earn CME/CNE credits:
metabolicmind.org/for-clinicians/trainings-courses/?utm_medium=organic-social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=cme-yt
Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at metabolicmind.org
*About us:*
Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
*Timestamps:*
0:00 - Dr. Ford Brewer: Cholesterol Code Documentary First Impressions
1:58 - Plumbing vs. Metabolism: Treating the Root Cause of Heart Disease
5:40 - CIMT Explained: Carotid Ultrasound for Detecting Soft Plaque
7:27 - CAFES-CAVES Study & Plaque That Doesn't Restrict Flow
9:22 - Why CIMT Quality Varies: Garbage In, Garbage Out Problem
10:00 - Choosing a Quality CIMT Provider: CardioRisk, Vasolabs & More
11:55 - Manic Depression in Med School & Stelazine Experience
12:48 - Going Low Carb, Reversing Pre-Diabetes & Improving Mental Health
15:25 - GLP-1s, Statins & Using Medications Responsibly with Lifestyle
16:17 - Why Quick Prescriptions Fail Patients in Primary Care
What does it take to truly understand and assess cardiovascular risk in modern medicine?
Dr. Bret Scher joins @DrFordBrewer at the Collaborative Science (CoSci) conference to discuss the recent screening of The Cholesterol Code documentary and the bigger picture of metabolic health, cardiac imaging, and the future of risk assessment.
In this conversation, you'll learn:
- Dr. Ford Brewer's reaction to _The Cholesterol Code_ documentary and what stood out most
- Why metabolism, not just plumbing, drives cardiovascular disease
- How CT angiogram with AI analysis is becoming the gold standard in cardiac imaging
- What CIMT (Carotid Intima-Media Thickness) measures and where it fits in evaluating risk
- Why calcium scores can miss important soft plaque
- What to look for when seeking a high-quality CIMT scan
- Dr. Brewer's personal story of being diagnosed with manic depression in medical school and how lifestyle and metabolic changes shaped his journey
- Why GLP-1 medications, when used responsibly, can be a useful tool rather than a stand-alone solution
- How the overuse of statins and GLP-1s reflects broader issues in modern medicine
This discussion captures the value of bringing nuanced, individualized thinking into the conversation around cardiovascular risk, metabolic health, and mental wellness.
🔎 Learn more about CIMT tests on our blog: metabolicmind.org/resources/library/videos/early-heart-disease-detection-why-you-may-consider-a-cimt-test
🎥 Watch _The Cholesterol Code_ documentary and join the conversation shaping the future of metabolic health: youtube.com/watch?v=57Z8bUb1P94
#MetabolicMind #KetogenicTherapy #HeartDisease
*Expert Featured:*
Dr. Ford Brewer
- prevmedhealth.com
- youtube.com/channel/UCmoEsq6a6ePXxgZeA4CVrUw
- instagram.com/brewer.ford
- linkedin.com/in/fordbrewer
- facebook.com/DrFordBrewer
*Free CME Clinician Trainings:*
Are you a clinician who would like to learn more about the science behind these therapies and how to implement them in practice? Earn CME with our growing library of courses from some of the top experts in the field including Dr. Chris Palmer, Dr. Georgia Ede, Dr. Matthew Bernstein, Dr. Mariela Glandt, Dr. Deanna Kelly, Dr. Julie Milder, Dr. Zoltan Sarnyai, and Dr. Bret Scher with more coming soon.
Our courses have been made *FREE* by grants from Baszucki Group, so we can spread these powerful therapies as widely as possible. Earn CME/CNE credits:
metabolicmind.org/for-clinicians/trainings-courses/?utm_medium=organic-social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=cme-yt
Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at metabolicmind.org
*About us:*
Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
*Timestamps:*
0:00 - Dr. Ford Brewer: Cholesterol Code Documentary First Impressions
1:58 - Plumbing vs. Metabolism: Treating the Root Cause of Heart Disease
5:40 - CIMT Explained: Carotid Ultrasound for Detecting Soft Plaque
7:27 - CAFES-CAVES Study & Plaque That Doesn't Restrict Flow
9:22 - Why CIMT Quality Varies: Garbage In, Garbage Out Problem
10:00 - Choosing a Quality CIMT Provider: CardioRisk, Vasolabs & More
11:55 - Manic Depression in Med School & Stelazine Experience
12:48 - Going Low Carb, Reversing Pre-Diabetes & Improving Mental Health
15:25 - GLP-1s, Statins & Using Medications Responsibly with Lifestyle
16:17 - Why Quick Prescriptions Fail Patients in Primary Care
