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Inflammation, Fibrosis, and Aging: The Galectin-3 Story | Dr. Joel Kahn

Release Date: 12/11/2025

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Inflammation, Fibrosis, and Aging: The Galectin-3 Story | Dr. Joel Kahn

Natural Living Family Podcast

Pioneering cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn explains why the real danger for health lies in a hidden inflammatory and fibrotic process silently damaging the heart, arteries, liver, kidneys, and brain. And it all centers on one overlooked biomarker: galectin-3, a molecule so powerful it can predict heart failure risk and drive organ scarring. In this episode, Dr. Z sits down with Dr. Kahn to uncover what’s really happening inside the body to destroy health before an event ever occurs. You’ll learn why chronic inflammation becomes dangerous when it turns fibrotic, how galectin-3 acts as a...

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In this episode, Dr. Z sits down with Dr. Kahn to uncover what’s really happening inside the body to destroy health before an event ever occurs. You’ll learn why chronic inflammation becomes dangerous when it turns fibrotic, how galectin-3 acts as a switch for tissue damage, and the test you should take to check your levels.

Even more importantly, Dr. Kahn reveals the natural strategy he believes deserves far more attention: modified citrus pectin. A highly researched compound to help inhibit galectin-3, support heavy metal detoxification, and protect long-term organ function.

You'll Learn:

Why Inflammation is Dangerous

Hidden Fibrosis Pathways

How Galectin-3 Sparks Disease

Why Test, Not Guess

A Natural Galectin-3 Inhibitor

How to Use MCP Daily

From heavy metal exposure to endothelial dysfunction and metabolic decline, this conversation reframes health in a way you've likely never heard before.

As always, our prayer is that you experience the abundant life.
~ Dr. Z & Mama Z

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Introduction

03:49 Inflammation drives disease mechanism

04:29 How atherosclerosis damages organs

05:58 Acute vs. chronic inflammation and why it matters

07:21 The rise of fibrosis and overlooked cause