Joel Kahn

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Biography:
– Obtained a BA in 1980 and MD in 1983 from the University of Michigan
– Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine
– Associate Professor of Medicine at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
– Founder of the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity in Bingham Farms, Michigan
– Fellow of the American College of Cardiology

Diet and Health Recommendations:
– Promotes a whole-food plant-based diet
– Advocates for a diet consisting of fruit, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains
– Aims to prevent a million heart attacks during his lifetime
– Stresses the importance of a plant-based diet low in oils, sugar, and salt for heart disease prevention
– Advises on vitamin supplements for nutrients commonly deficient in both omnivores and vegans

Professional Affiliations and Influences:
– Member of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
– Has authored articles for HuffPost and Readers Digest
– Influenced by Caldwell Esselstyn and Dean Ornish
– Promotes healthy nitric oxide levels through exercise and juicing
– Founded a vegan café, the GreenSpace Café, in Ferndale, Michigan

Criticism:
– Accused of promoting heavy metal detox quackery
– Criticized for unproven health claims about CBD oil
– History of promoting conspiracy theories including anti-vax material
– Accused of spreading COVID-19 misinformation
– Criticized by Science-Based Medicine for misinformation

Selected Publications:
– “The Whole Heart Solution” (Trusted Media Brands, 2014)
– “Dead Execs Don’t Get Bonuses: The Ultimate Guide To Survive Your Career With A Healthy Heart” (Book Publishing Company, 2018)
– “The Plant-Based Solution: America’s Healthy Heart Docs Plan to Power Your Health” (Sounds True, 2018)
– “Lipoprotein(a): The Heart’s Quiet Killer” (2020)
– Various articles and publications in the field of cardiology

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