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Dr. Don Colbert MD is a New York Times Best Selling Author and practicing medical doctor who specializes in preventative and anti-aging medicine.

Lake Mary, FL
Joined July 2009
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Getting more tired when you exercise instead of less? Dr. Colbert explains why low energy can be a heart warning sign people overlook. Talk with your doctor about any symptoms. 👉 Watch the Highlight Episode: youtu.be/dqNBY-A93y0 #hearthealth #fatigue #heartdisease #drcolbert
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Dr. Colbert shares why a cardiologist told him some patients with high cholesterol never form plaque, and the two numbers he says matter more. 👉 Watch the Highlight Episode: youtu.be/dqNBY-A93y0 #cholesterol #inflammation #bloodsugar #drcolbert
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Mary's CRP was 50 when it should be under 0.1. Dr. Colbert explains how belly fat and a hidden infection can drive inflammation and plaque. 👉 Watch the Highlight Episode: youtu.be/dqNBY-A93y0 #inflammation #crp #hearthealth #drcolbert
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Dr. Colbert explains why people with diabetes form the most aggressive plaque, how high blood sugar affects arteries from heart to brain, & the A1C he aims for. 👉 Watch the Highlight Episode: youtu.be/dqNBY-A93y0 #diabetes #a1c #hearthealth #drcolbert
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Dr. Colbert explains why your arteries can be 60 to 75% blocked with no symptoms at all, and why the first snowfall brings so many heart attacks. 👉 Watch the Highlight Episode: youtu.be/dqNBY-A93y0 #hearthealth #heartattack #cloggedarteries #drcolbert
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Dr. Colbert explains three toxins he links to Alzheimer's risk: high mercury fish, silver fillings, and mold from water damage. 👉 Watch the full video Episode: youtu.be/Drk_MyzZw3I #alzheimers #brainhealth #moldtoxicity #drcolbert
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Walking into a room & forgetting why? Dr. Colbert walks through the early memory changes he says people brush off as senior moments. Talk with your doctor about any concerns. 👉 Watch the full video Episode: youtu.be/Drk_MyzZw3I #alzheimers #memoryloss #dementia
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Dr. Colbert shares how his sharp, hardworking mother developed Alzheimer's after years of diabetes & a big sweet tooth, & why he watches blood sugar. 👉 Watch the full video Episode: youtu.be/Drk_MyzZw3I #alzheimers #bloodsugar #brainhealth #drcolbert
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Dr. Colbert says about 5% of people have Alzheimer's at 65, but by 85 it is close to a coin flip. He explains why it is rising and why there is still hope. 👉 Watch the full video Episode: youtu.be/Drk_MyzZw3I #alzheimers #dementia #brainhealth #drcolbert
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🧠 Six common sugar substitutes were linked to faster decline in memory and thinking. An 8-year study of 12,772 adults found the link was especially strong in people before age 60. Association does not prove cause, but it is a signal worth taking seriously. Here is what I tell my patients: retrain your sweet tooth gradually, and let whole fruit like a handful of berries satisfy it. Your brain is worth protecting, and caring for it is part of honoring the temple God gave you. Full breakdown in the reply below.
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When should you check your blood pressure? Dr. Colbert says it usually runs highest around noon, so check it then. 👉 Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/w-V9RlNLs2k #bloodpressure #hypertension #hearthealth #drcolbert
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China eats double to quadruple the salt we do, yet has less high blood pressure. Dr, explains why he says belly fat, insulin resistance & fast food play a big role, not just salt. 👉 Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/w-V9RlNLs2k #bloodpressure #salt #hearthealth
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Is it normal for blood pressure to rise as you get older? Dr, says even in your 70s you want it in the normal range, & explains why some doctors still go by the old numbers. 👉 Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/w-V9RlNLs2k #bloodpressure #healthyaging #hearthealth
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The blood pressure numbers changed in 2017. Dr. Colbert explains why 130 over 80 now counts as high, and what normal is today.Never stop or change a blood pressure medicine on your own. 👉 Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/w-V9RlNLs2k #bloodpressure #hypertension
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🔬 The deepest changes in a 7-day water fast did not show up right away. They waited until day 3. Researchers tracked about 3,000 blood proteins through a 7-day water-only fast. The biggest shifts in those protein patterns did not appear until around day 3. Here is what I tell my patients: fasting is a tool, not a contest, and it is never one size fits all. Talk with your doctor first, especially if you take any medication, and begin gently. Full breakdown in the reply below.
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🔬 Your gut may be talking to your knees. In a 2026 University of Nottingham trial, a daily prebiotic fiber called inulin modestly eased knee arthritis pain and improved grip strength. The effect was modest, but it adds to growing research on a gut-joint link. Here is what I tell my patients: feed your gut well with vegetables, berries and other fiber-rich whole foods, and don't expect any single nutrient to carry the whole load. Our bodies are wonderfully connected. Full breakdown in the reply below.
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