Endorsements and Forewords:

Dr. Alo's new cholesterol book has been endorsed by some of the most Evidence Based professionals in the world.

Dr. Thomas Dayspring MD, FNLA, FACP
Co-Editor and Co-Author
Lipidologist and Lipid Editor

Dr. Prof Kausik Ray MD
President
European Atherosclerosis Society

Dr. Danielle Belardo MD
Preventive Cardiologist
Precision Preventive Cardiology
Los Angeles, California

Dr. Paddy Barrett MD
Preventative Cardiologist
Ireland

Dr. Matthew Phillips MD, FACC
Cardiologist
Texas

Dr. Siyab Panhwar MD, FACC
Interventional Cardiologist

Dr. Abeer Berry DO, FACC
Cardiologist

Dr. Idrees Mughal MBBS
Medical Doctor (MBBS)
Masters in Nutrition Research (MRes)
Board-Certified in Lifestyle Medicine (DipIBLM)
School of Dr. Idz

Dr. Terry Simpson MD
Bariatric Surgery
Culinary Medicine

Dr. Layne Norton PhD
Nutritional Science
Fat Loss Forever

Dr. Matthew Nagra ND
Naturopath
Quebec

Simon Hill Msc
The Proof Podcast
Australia

Alan Aragon MS
Flexible Dieting

Dr. Ronald Grisanti DC
Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist

Teaching Preventative Cardiology For Over a Decade

Dr. Alo's Cholesterol Book!

If you have enjoyed my videos and posts around cholesterol, lipids, longevity, and how to live a longer and healthier life, you are going to love this book!

This book is going to be the epitome of cholesterol education for generations to come. This is going to be my masterpiece and I want to be remembered by this contribution to science and the future of medicine.

The Ultimate Guide To Heart Health & Longevity!

If you go on Amazon and search for books on "cholesterol" the top few books are all written by people who think cholesterol is a myth or a con. They don't even acknowledge that cholesterol is even involved in heart disease. They find one single study to support their view. There have been thousands of studies done on cholesterol. It's the most studied topic in the world. Heart disease is still the No. 1 killer and that's why we spend billions researching heart disease and cholesterol. I go over every important research study for you. Including studies and data that have not yet been released yet, but is going to make a huge impact.

Dr. Thomas Dayspring

Dr. Thomas Dayspring is a Board Certified Lipidologist and has spent 37 years treating lipid disorders. He has written multiple chapters in various lipid textbooks on lipoprotein metabolism and absorption.

When he heard I was writing a rather extensive and in depth book on cholesterol, he was gracious enough to help edit the lipid and lipoprotein sections. He also contributed many of his beautiful and world-famous illustrations. Dr. Thomas Dayspring was gracious enough to be the lipid and lipoprotein editor of this book and it has been an honor to work with him on this very exhaustive endeavor.

Why Listen to Lipidologists and Cardiologists?

Unfortunately, the internet is littered with people giving advice on cholesterol from people who have no education or formal training in cholesterol. They simple "Googled" cholesterol and think they know a thing or two about cholesterol.

What if you could learn from someone who has actually looked inside your arteries? Looked at cardiac CT scans? Cardiac MRIs? Treats cholesterol problems every day? 

Someone who would rather prevent and eliminate this devastating disease than just manage if "after the fact"?

Someone who has spent nearly 40 years of his life on education around medicine and especially cholesterol?

Dr. Alo

I'm Dr. Alo. I am a double board certified cardiologist and a certified personal trainer. I am passionate about teaching, and that's probably how you ended up here on this page. You probably found some of my material online and decided to learn more about me and my upcoming cholesterol book.

I am passionate about preventing cardiology. I pride myself on being a preventative cardiologist. Many of my patients come to me as teenagers or in their twenties hoping to not ever need a cardiologist. I will make sure to help you optimize and achieve all your healthcare goals!

I love teaching and have spent my entire life teaching. I started out teaching youth and kids at summer camps, to Sunday school, to high school, university, and eventually medical schools. I have been teaching physicians at medical schools and conferences since 2002. I also teach cardiologists at cardiology conferences, grand rounds, and as a professor of medicine at my main hospital teaching them cardiology and how to do complex heart procedures.

I also teach and train future cardiologists at our hospital. These are cardiology fellows going through a 3 year intensive teaching program to finally become cardiologists. It's very rewarding because we get to teach them and learn from them on the latest studies and techniques.

I love my job and I am sure it comes across in all that I do. I put 2000% of my energy, love, and passion for healthy living into what I do.

Fill out the form above to find out more about the release of my cholesterol book and receive a FREE GIFT from me! 

After you fill out the form, you will be taken to a page to learn more about My  Heart Health Community. If you are serious about your health, you will want to join my community! It's a cardiologist led community and you get to text me all day and all night, for a very small investment! If you don't want to join, no big deal, you can just click out or go back to doing what you were doing!

Love, 

Dr. Alo

Board Certified Internal Medicine
Board Certified Cardiovascular Medicine
Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
Obesity & Weight Loss Medicine
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Midwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio

PS: Can't wait to see you on the other side!

Dr. Thomas Dayspring MD, FACP, FNLA

Dr. Mohammed Alo is a multitalented and skilled invasive cardiologist, a preventive cardiologist, a teacher to his peers, a personal trainer, and a nutritionist who has dealt with every aspect of the number one global cause of morbidity and mortality, namely atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

He especially shines with great prominence as a social media “policeman” who watches for, and then with a funny video style, rebuts with facts and studies so much of the nonsense and idiocy that now promulgates the internet.

As a lipidologist, educator, and author who also has a large social media presence myself, I have very much enjoyed the way Mohammed continually recognizes and exposes the many cardiovascular and lipid frauds who populate social media with nonsensical, often dangerous advice and magical cures.

When I learned he was writing a fairly comprehensive cardiology textbook for both clinicians and layfolk, I was happy to volunteer to review and edit the parts dealing with the complexities of lipids and lipoproteins.

Thomas Dayspring MD, FACP, FNLA
Lipidologist
Glen Allen, VA

Dr. Danielle Belardo MD

In the ever-evolving landscape of cardiovascular medicine, the importance of clear, evidence-based guidance cannot be overstated. "Cholesterol TRUTHS" by Dr. Mohammed S. Alo is a pivotal work that meets this need with remarkable clarity and precision. Dr. Alo adeptly addresses the complexities of cholesterol management and debunks widespread myths that often cloud public understanding.

As a preventive cardiologist, I have witnessed firsthand the confusion that can arise from misinformation, particularly in the realm of lipidology. Dr. Alo’s dedication to dispelling these myths through rigorous scientific scrutiny and practical advice is a beacon for both healthcare professionals and patients alike. His comprehensive approach, rooted in the latest research, provides invaluable insights into cholesterol metabolism and its critical role in cardiovascular health.

This book stands out not only for its depth of content but also for its accessibility. Dr. Alo's ability to translate complex medical concepts into understandable language makes this book an essential resource for anyone interested in the truth about cholesterol. Whether you are a clinician seeking to enhance your knowledge or a layperson aiming to make informed health decisions, "Cholesterol TRUTHS" offers a wealth of information that is both enlightening and actionable.

Dr. Alo's work is a testament to his commitment to improving public health through education. I am confident that this book will serve as a cornerstone in the ongoing effort to reduce cardiovascular disease and promote heart health globally.

Danielle Belardo MD
Preventive Cardiologist
Precision Preventive Cardiology
Los Angeles, California

Dr. Abeer Berry DO, FACC

Globally, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in adults. There are multiple, well-recognized, modifiable risk factors that contribute to cardiovascular disease. The single most important risk factor is elevated cholesterol levels or “hyperlipidemia”.  Lipid abnormalities play a crucial role in the development of atherosclerosis. There is an insurmountable body of evidence supporting this notion with research that dates back 100 years.

Despite cholesterol and lipid lowering medications being one of the most vastly studied topics in medicine, the acceptance of this proof by the general population remains lower than expected. As a practicing cardiologist for the last five years, I have seen the horrors that this disease causes and am saddened that we are not doing more. That is the overwhelming theme of this book.

We can completely eliminate heart disease, but we chose not to. This is perhaps the most important book of our time. Hopefully, Dr. Alo’s book will help reverse this trend and help us help our patients more by instilling confidence in the general public. We can do much better.

Practicing medicine in this current era has already proven to be more difficult than it was for my predecessors. In a world filled with search engines and artificial intelligence that provide data within seconds, patients have access to information about any diagnosis, management, and therapy, albeit inaccurate in many cases.

The chaos around the covid pandemic also heightened the amount of distrust toward those in the medical community. The covid pandemic was the first time in my medical career where we were managing patients with no prior science on the topic to support our decisions. The emergency studies published during this period regarding the infection were of poor quality in comparison to what we were accustomed to. This was the perfect opportunity for misinformation to spread regarding not only the management of covid infections, but of more established diseases and conditions.

I often struggled to combat misinformation regarding high cholesterol and its effect on heart disease. I turned to social media to find the sources of this false information. I was surprised to discover a decent amount of people online discussing the management of cholesterol were not cardiologists nor lipidologists. In fact, most of the time, they were not even physicians! I became frustrated but channeled this anger into the need to educate the general population about evidence-based cardiac medicine.

I joined the TikTok community, and that’s how I met Dr. Alo. Dr. Alo is a well-recognized and respected physician in his community, nationally and on multiple social media platforms. I followed his accounts, streamed his content, and eventually connected virtually.

Dr. Alo impressed me with his medical knowledge, understanding of scientific literature as well as his ability to be charismatic and witty. Dr. Alo encompassed all the features necessary to bring an end to medical misinformation. He became the “cardiology police” online and we are all better for it! Dr. Alo has become a mentor for me and has helped me educate my patients online.

As physicians, we don’t like to treat ourselves. This is especially true in cardiology. If I have cardiology questions, I ask Dr. Alo. I have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone.

Dr. Alo has published many amazing and crucial books and “Cholesterol Truths” is no different. Every question you ever had about cholesterol extending from synthesis to management of elevated levels can be found in this book. And especially debunking common myths!

The best part about this book is that it is useful for anyone including the layman as well as the quadruple (or quintuple) boarded cardiologist like myself. In addition, unlike what you may find in your instant search engine results, you can be very confident that everything you read and learn here will be supported by good quality scientific research. Dr. Alo has a citation for every single claim in this book. The diagrams are beautifully illustrated!

Enjoy the content in this book and make sure to follow Dr. Alo on his social media platforms for further up to date, exciting, and evolving cardiac education!

Abeer Berry DO, FACC
Preventative and Invasive Cardiologist
Fellow of the American College of Cardiology

Michigan

Dr. Paddy Barrett MD, MBBS

If you want to go deep on lipids and their role in coronary artery disease you will find everything you are looking for and tons more in this incredible book! Absolutely loved it!

Dr. Paddy Barrett
Preventative Cardiologist
Ireland

Dr. Layne Norton PhD

Navigating the health landscape in 2024 is a whack-a-mole of trying to figure out what claims are legitimate versus which ones are nonsense. Sadly, the latter receive most of the attention, while the former get lost in the shuffle.

This is why having experts like Dr. Alo who not only understand the research around heart disease but have clinical experience treating thousands of patients is absolutely critical to decoding what is important for the prevention of heart disease.

As the number 1 killer in the US and globally, heart disease needs evidence-based treatments from real professionals and that is what Dr. Alo provides.

Layne Norton PhD
Nutritional Sciences
@Biolayne
Fat Loss Forever

Dr. Matthew Nagra ND

Cholesterol Truths provides a breath of fresh air on a topic that is rife with dangerous misinformation that has propagated across social media. Very few professionals do as stellar a job as Dr. Alo in combatting this misinformation in a way that everyone can understand, which is no doubt a part of why he has garnered such an impressive following.

Having one foot planted in the social media space, and another firmly planted in his medical practice, Dr. Alo is aware of, and responds to the most common tropes spread by influencers using his training and expertise in the field of cardiology. This is quite evident in his new book. However, don’t let the book cover fool you.

This book extends far beyond just cholesterol and heart health, delving into the research on nutrition, cognitive function, mental health, kidney disease, longevity, and so much more.

Whether you’re interested in reducing your cardiovascular disease risk due to family history or are simply aiming to understand and optimize your blood lipids for a longer and healthier life, this book has something for you.

Dr. Matthew Nagra ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Vancouver, BC

Dr. Terry Simpson MD, FACS

If you were a child in the 1960s, chances are you have a scar on your arm from the smallpox vaccine. Smallpox killed 30% of those who contracted it. Then the vaccination was perfected and in 1980, smallpox was eradicated from the earth. Smallpox went from being the number one killer in the western world to a footnote in medical textbooks. Thanks to epidemiology and advances in medical knowledge.

Heart disease is currently the number one killer in the Western World (and globally). We have hospital wards, intensive care units, and surgical suites dedicated to the treatment of heart disease. Twenty-five percent of the time we find out a person had heart disease because they suddenly die from a cardiac arrest (sudden heart attack). It costs our society millions of days of lost productivity, the leading cause of death, and one of the leading causes of permanent disability.

But the process that causes heart disease, which is called atherosclerosis, is also responsible for the second leading cause of dementia (vascular dementia), the leading cause of stroke, and the cause of peripheral vascular disease. They are all the same process, but in different arteries.

We could make atherosclerosis, the cause of most heart disease, a disease that we talk about in historical terms. We have elucidated complex biochemical pathways that show how the disease develops, how it progresses. It is not simple to understand, it is complex science from the laboratory to multiple patient studies.

Proper science is never easy, it is complex. We could make blanket statements – all disease is inflammation, which is not only simplistic, but incorrect. We could call it stress (don’t we call everything we don’t understand related to stress). We could blame modern society and its diet (you know, the one that cured smallpox, discovered vitamins, scurvy, cancer) and then try to sell you a diet or some supplement or lifestyle program.

Yes, you should stop smoking, lose weight, control your blood pressure, and you should get to know your neighbors, and follow the Mediterranean Diet.

You could do all the great things – exercise, eat right, build a beautiful community and be a part of it – and heart disease would still be the number one killer. And please, do all these things.

How about we eliminate atherosclerosis? How about we make it a footnote in history? How about we empty the wards of the hospital, get rid of cardiac intensive care units, and free up the surgical suites. We can.

The answer is right here in Dr. Alo’s book, removing the single causative agent of heart disease – atherosclerosis. That single agent is attributed to elevated cholesterol in the blood, or more specifically LDL cholesterol, or more specifically apolipoprotein B and apolipoprotein little a. We have multiple medicines that can do this. You will learn about all of this in this short, beautiful book!

Doctors can eliminate the reason my 98-year-old father died, the reason my mom had vascular dementia for five years before she died from a heart attack. We can do that. We SHOULD do that!

The science isn’t simple, so your gym bro or low carb or vegan coach would want you to avoid modern medicine and go with their plan. The chiropractor selling supplements will say “you don’t have a statin deficiency,” but would sell you some unproven, or disproven cure.

So, if you are of the mind to want to know the truth, to want to see the elegant beauty of science and how it works, to want a vaccination against misinformation, this is the book for you!

Terry Simpson MD, FACS
Culinary Medicine
Bariatric Surgery
California and London