Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Dr. Lily Johnston is a board-certified vascular surgeon and public health expert trying to put herself out of business by preventing disease before it reaches the operating room.
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00:00 - Intro
01:06 - What Actually Causes Arterial Plaque?
03:36 - The Best Tests for Clogged Arteries
07:23 - How Metabolic Syndrome Causes Plaque
13:22 - Can You Really Unclog Your Arteries?
16:34 - Soft Plaque vs. Calcified Plaque
19:52 - What Makes Plaque Rupture?
22:39 - The Dark Side of Calcium Scores
24:56 - What Is a CIMT Test?
29:52 - How to Read Your Lipid Panel
41:39 - Lean Mass Hyperresponders Explained
49:41 - When Lifestyle Isnโt Enough
55:08 - What Is Lp(a) and Why It Matters
01:02:45 - How to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally
01:05:17 - Nitric Oxide and Heart Health
01:07:39 - The Truth About Daily Aspirin
01:17:21 - Low Carb Isnโt the Only Way
01:26:00 - What a Vascular Surgeon Eats in a Day
01:33:05 - Fasting, Autophagy and Muscle Mass
01:34:53 - Supplements Lily Actually Recommends
01:42:50 - The Diet That Lowers LDL (If That's Your Goal)
01:51:33 - How to Dramatically Reduce Your Heart Disease Risk
Show notes: jessechappus.com/709
Connect with Dr. Lily Johnston:
Website - link.jessechappus.com/8I4FhnB
Instagram - link.jessechappus.com/7zKBn6T
YouTube - link.jessechappus.com/4wXCRQu
Connect with The Jesse Chappus Show:
Website - jessechappus.com
Instagram - instagram.com/jessechappusshow
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this video are those of the guest and are presented for informational purposes only. This content is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding any health-related decisions.
Dr. Lily Johnston is a board-certified vascular surgeon and public health expert trying to put herself out of business by preventing disease before it reaches the operating room.
Subscribe to The Jesse Chappus Show on YouTube: youtube.com/@JesseChappus
(And be sure to hit the ๐ to get notified when new videos are released!)
00:00 - Intro
01:06 - What Actually Causes Arterial Plaque?
03:36 - The Best Tests for Clogged Arteries
07:23 - How Metabolic Syndrome Causes Plaque
13:22 - Can You Really Unclog Your Arteries?
16:34 - Soft Plaque vs. Calcified Plaque
19:52 - What Makes Plaque Rupture?
22:39 - The Dark Side of Calcium Scores
24:56 - What Is a CIMT Test?
29:52 - How to Read Your Lipid Panel
41:39 - Lean Mass Hyperresponders Explained
49:41 - When Lifestyle Isnโt Enough
55:08 - What Is Lp(a) and Why It Matters
01:02:45 - How to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally
01:05:17 - Nitric Oxide and Heart Health
01:07:39 - The Truth About Daily Aspirin
01:17:21 - Low Carb Isnโt the Only Way
01:26:00 - What a Vascular Surgeon Eats in a Day
01:33:05 - Fasting, Autophagy and Muscle Mass
01:34:53 - Supplements Lily Actually Recommends
01:42:50 - The Diet That Lowers LDL (If That's Your Goal)
01:51:33 - How to Dramatically Reduce Your Heart Disease Risk
Show notes: jessechappus.com/709
Connect with Dr. Lily Johnston:
Website - link.jessechappus.com/8I4FhnB
Instagram - link.jessechappus.com/7zKBn6T
YouTube - link.jessechappus.com/4wXCRQu
Connect with The Jesse Chappus Show:
Website - jessechappus.com
Instagram - instagram.com/jessechappusshow
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this video are those of the guest and are presented for informational purposes only. This content is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding any health-related decisions.
