The Root Cause Medicine Podcast
  • 08/14/2023
  • S1, E109
  • 46 MIN

The Frontiers of Endothelial Glycocalyx and Cardiovascular Health with Dr. Tom Guilliams

The Root Cause Medicine Podcast

In today's episode with Dr. Tom Guilliams, you’ll hear us take a deep dive on:

  1. The secrets of the endothelial glycocalyx
  2. Potential biomarkers for assessing glycocalyx activity
  3. The role of glycocalyx in cardiovascular health
  4. Lifestyle factors that support endothelial health
  5. Insights for maintaining cardiovascular health

Dr. Tom Guilliams serves as the Director at Point Institute and the Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy, boasting two decades of experience in the critical assessment of lifestyle, nutritional, and dietary supplement strategies aimed at both preventing and managing chronic diseases.

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Labs Mentioned

  • Blood testing
  • Heparan sulfate testing
  • Heparin testing
  • Chondroitin sulfate testing
  • Hyaluronic acid testing
  • C-reactive protein test
  • Glucose testing
  • Hemoglobin A1C test

Guest Details:

  • Dr. Tom Guilliams on LinkedIn
  • Dr. Tom Guilliams’ Books
  • Ortho Molecular Products Website

Rupa Health Details:

  • Rupa Health's Website
  • Rupa Health on LinkedIn
  • Rupa Health on Instagram
  • Rupa Health on Tik Tok
  • Rupa Health on YouTube
  • Rupa Health Reference Guide
  • Rupa Health Magazine
  • Dr. Carrie Jones’ Website
  • Dr. Carrie Jones on LinkedIn
  • Dr. Carrie Jones on Instagram
  • Dr. Carrie Jones on TikTok

Timestamps
00:00 - Intro

03:27 - Who is Dr. Tom Guilliams?

05:20 - What is the endothelial layer?

08:13 - The crucial role of endothelial function in cardiovascular health

12:13 - Cholesterol: a bystander in the larger picture of heart health

13:46 - What is the glycocalyx?

17:51 - The role of enzymes in cardiovascular health

21:00 - Nitric oxide: the miracle gas behind vascular relaxation

26:30 - The glycolic connection

32:22 - Testing the endothelial glycocalyx

34:52 - Nutrients and phytonutrients

43:33 - Where can you find Dr. Tom Guilliams?

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