Iron Direct Primary Care

05/17/2026

New podcast with Iron DPC’s MMA fighter https://open.spotify.com/episode/1jYiXDFR5hGnnUCuhR7VBw?si=a80BfaEKS0ySWRYX6e87LA

Iron Direct Primary Care Podcast · Episode

05/17/2026

Discover how medical therapy, diet, and exercise can transform high-risk plaque into a stable state. Learn about Cleerly's AI software for advanced plaque analysis.

05/16/2026

05/16/2026

Our world is filled with heavy metals and pesticide residues, posing significant environmental and health risks. Understanding the sources and making conscious consumer choices are key to minimizing your exposure.

05/15/2026

Ezetimibe: Beyond LDL Lowering

Ezetimibe is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor that lowers LDL cholesterol by blocking the NPC1L1 transporter in the small intestine. Unlike statins, which reduce cholesterol production in the liver, ezetimibe prevents dietary and biliary cholesterol from entering circulation.

This results in:
• Reduced cholesterol delivery to the liver
• Upregulation of hepatic LDL receptors
• Increased LDL clearance from blood
• Lower LDL-C, ApoB, and non-HDL cholesterol

Ezetimibe typically lowers LDL-C by 15–22% as monotherapy and produces even greater reductions when combined with statins.

The landmark IMPROVE-IT Trial demonstrated that adding ezetimibe to statin therapy significantly reduced myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke risk after acute coronary syndrome.

Importantly, studies also support ezetimibe as standalone therapy. The EWTOPIA 75 Trial showed ezetimibe monotherapy reduced cardiovascular events in elderly patients without known coronary disease, supporting its role in primary prevention and statin intolerance.

Additional research suggests ezetimibe may provide benefits beyond lipid lowering:
• Improved endothelial function
• Reduced oxidative stress and vascular inflammation
• Possible plaque stabilization
• Reduced arterial stiffness
• Investigational neuroprotective effects in Alzheimer’s disease and neurodegeneration

The PRECISE-IVUS Trial also demonstrated regression of coronary plaque volume, suggesting anti-atherosclerotic effects beyond LDL reduction alone.

Advantages of ezetimibe include:
• Minimal muscle toxicity
• Few drug interactions
• Excellent tolerability
• Once-daily dosing
• Useful for statin intolerance or residual ApoB risk

Because ezetimibe targets cholesterol absorption rather than synthesis, it complements statins while also serving as an effective standalone therapy for selected patients. It has become a foundational medication in modern preventive cardiology for patients needing additional LDL reduction with a favorable safety profile.

05/15/2026

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05/15/2026

Understand Cleerly's reimbursement status with Category 1 CPT codes and major insurer coverage. This video also delves into its diagnostic performance, study locations, and the physicians involved in the research.

05/14/2026

Alex Cunningham, known as the on IG and PSN joins me fresh off the mats on the Iron Direct Primary Care Podcast. Still buzzing from training, he jumps straight into the cold plunge while we talk about his unexpected journey from professional esports gamer and UFC superfan to rising MMA fighter with a purple belt in BJJ and a growing local following in Florida. We get deep into what real fight camp looks like — the training, the mental warfare, the recovery tools (cold plunge, red light, and everything else that’s keeping his body together), and how iron direct primary care gives combat athletes an edge that traditional medicine never could. With his next fight just weeks away on May 30th at Rise of a Warrior in Fort Pierce, Alex breaks down his preparation, what fans can expect in the cage, his viral fight prediction game, and the reality of being a sponsored local fighter trying to climb the ranks. This is raw, unfiltered conversation about the fighter lifestyle — the highs, the grind, the comebacks, and the mindset it takes to step in there. Whether you’re a die-hard MMA fan, an aspiring fighter, or just someone interested in human performance and recovery, this one delivers.

Topics include: From PlayStation pro to stepping in the cage
Lessons from wins, losses, and title fights
Recovery, optimization, and staying healthy in a brutal sport
The upcoming May 30th fight at the Havert L. Fenn Center
Get tickets for Rise of a Warrior – May 30th in Fort Pierce!
Follow Alex on IG and youtube

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