Bob Harper On His Heart Attack: ‘I Had What They Call A Widow-Maker’ (Exclusive) | TODAY

[@flsuccesscoach]

I had the Widow Maker at the age of 49. I, too, was really fit when I had it. Spent 5 days in ICU. Every doctor and nurse that came in my room told me that I should have died and that it was because I was in such good shape that I survived. I would just say "Nope. It just wasn't my time." We are all born with an expiration date and none of us knows when ours is. Once your time is up, all of the exercise and healthy eating in the world isn't going to stop it. You just have to accept that none of us are guaranteed a tomorrow and make each day count. Nearly dying really makes you appreciate the blessings in your life. When I was in the ER knowing that I could die, I remember not ever being afraid. What worried me was thinking about my sons, who were just 15 and 6 at the time, and I was so sad at the thought of not being there to see them grow up. Now, I thank God for every day I am here with them.

[@PearlyGates4310]

I love your comment! So True!

[@KS-cl8br]

Yes Allah declares 4 things when we are in our mom's womb and one is how long we live. Which was already know because everyone's life span was shown to Adam.

[@debbietaylor20]

Did you have a obe?

[@mysticjedi6730]

Your comemt is false. Not eating oil and animal products does prevent this. Elevating your LDL over 70 and total over 150 through your diet is promoting this plaques build up in your arteries. Your comment is dangerous to peoples health. Get a clue

[@dianefitzpatrick7774]

Great public awareness!! It's not called a "widow- maker" for nothing, without CPR & Portable Shockers you die. I hope all Gyms, Schools and Public places have them charged and ready to go. Its lifesaving info.

[@straightfromtheheart7549]

Yeah - I was surprised to find out it's not just a cutesy marketing term!!

[@seeadler3233]

I`m mid 70`s --- just finished a 40 mile bike ride ( 41 miles ) . Should I be carrying a defibrillator along on my bike ride ? hahahahahahahh

[@Sweetpea1128]

So happy you survived. I had a heart attack November 15 and went into respiratory arrest in the cath lab moments after arriving by ambulance at the ER. I know what you mean about not sweating the small OR big stuff now. I, too, was very emotional after I realized the seriousness of what happened. I am so thankful to still be alive and with my loved ones. Thank you for sharing your story and I wish you decades of good health and happiness!

[@claudiabaez7812]

How are you doing today Sweetpea1128? Were you put on statins by any chance?

[@karissacliff]

So happy you made it Bob! A million years ago, you were our instructor "Bobby" at exercise plus in Nashville and we loved you then and are so happy to see your success and your living miracle.

[@jasminebeard6421]

He's 51 😳. He looks amazing!

[@solomonatlanta5953]

Might look amazing. His heart ain't

[@PatrickEvans-x1v]

Even if he's healthy and eats well and trains well , he cannot stop blood clots. It's a natural occurrence.

[@debbietaylor20]

Botox

[@debbietaylor20]

His heart condition is hereditary

[@lf9341]

@@debbietaylor20 No way. He has wrinkles. Very handsome man.

[@smm1628]

Thank God he has another chance. Take care of yourself Bob. 💛

[@erickathomas9472]

He should read Dr. Esselstyn's book "Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease". It has an interesting point of view on how diet affects heart disease and is backed up by the clinical studies to prove it.

[@youtubeplanting]

truth.

Also Dean Ornish's books.

[@PercivalHoward]

Yes!! Great comment

[@youtubeplanting]

1975supermike, I will do a video on that

[@tylerrue3108]

For someone who is so fitness focused, he's awfully dumb in the nutrition arena. Dude goes right back to eating meat after suffering a heart attack caused by eating meat.

[@asolano]

With his visibility he could save a lot of lives by just admitting that he was wrong and that his diet was horrible. Also I find it surprising that as a professional trainer he was not aware of his cholesterol level (@3:20). While is true that not everybody who eats an excess of animal products gets a heart attack, it has been shown that people who do not consume animal products have a much lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease and that a whole-foods, plant-based diet can prevent and even reverse heart disease.

[@Starbreaker2012]

Like this ? nationalpost.com/news/canada/vegetarians-study-lower-risk-death

[@richardmayora6974]

You don't know enough of his story to be so judgmental. Like me, he might have had very bad genetics and like me, lots of stress.

[@sandydavis7055]

@@richardmayora6974 he had elevated LPa. Why he didn’t mention this is beyond me!

[@klowther247]

I had a 'Widow Maker' - Porsche 996 GT2. I survived too, sad when it had to go!

[@travelgirl7967]

Problem was the paleo diet he was on, which is high in saturated fat and can raise your cholesterol. He also said on Rachel Ray last year that he drinks coffee blended with coconut oil and ghee/butter every morning before his workouts. That's another shot of saturated fat. His docs have suggested he eats a mediterranean diet. I wish him well.

[@genmo343]

100% Palea diets can keep you slim on the outside, but its still clogs your arteries right up.

[@n.c.9133]

i agree !

[@sanyrub]

Yep. The best diet for the heart and arteries is a vegan one.

[@eightybananas4515]

sanyrub I really hopes he researches the work of Dr. John McDougall, Dr. Michael Gregor, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Dr. T. Colin Campbell just to name a few. Best of luck Bob! 🌱✌️

[@brainpower6807]

Eskimos of alaska dont eat plants at all and they eat lots of cholesterol and they don't have any hart problems.

[@MikeStef-m3p]

I had one in my late 30s after working out. 2 days in the ice then I left, I'm a beast. Thanks God I appreciate it.

[@bekahhooper9852]

I JUST LOVE BOB AND I'M SO HAPPY HE PULLED THRU THAT! HE IS SUCH AN INSPIRATION TO EVERYONE!

[@cynthiareynolds3432]

When I hear about people having heart attacks, then nothing else about why they had it because there are different kinds of heart attacks I still feel in the dark. Did he have blocked arteries? Did he have a stent put in? I still don't understand what happened to him physically. I feel the same thing about Carrie Fisher. She had a heart attack. period. But why did she have a heart attack?

[@L_JLF367]

cynthia reynolds he had high cholesterol, it's his diet, not his fitness in regard to exercise

[@cynthiareynolds3432]

I never questioned that. I was questioning the different types of heart attacks. Many times you just hear a person had a heart attack & then nothing else. There have to be many reasons people have heart attacks. The details interest me.

[@robinkozelka2626]

Please watch the documentary Forks Over Knives - it explains it all. It was his diet. If you want to become heart attack proof you can google "how to make yourself heart attack proof by Dr Caldwell Esselstyn". Chicken and salmon and coconut oil, and olive oils are not health foods. He was drinking coffee with butter and coconut oil in it and recommending it to people in a country where 50% of Americans will die from a heart attack. Please watch the v documentary or you tube you will thank me.

[@cynthiareynolds3432]

The best documentary about heart attacks is the one Sanjay Gupta of CNN did. It's called 'The last Heart Attack'. This interview tells us nothing about what the heart attack did to his heart & what he changed in his life. Did he have a stent? Does he take medicine?

[@pongespob]

From what I understand Carrie Fisher was using a lot of drugs. Heroin, coke, etc.

[@lynnrosacc0353]

So happy you are doing great Bob!!💕

[@gentilejoshsaved1646]

I had same heart attack at 43. So did my father at 44. But he took all their pills and had many more. I did not take anything but a little less stress. My father also got Parkinson's from, I believe, the cholesterol pills which steal good fat from brain. My point is some have weak spots in arteries genetically. If I eat a lot of meat now I get weak. Plant based is the way to go it energizing my heart and body.

[@TrustNJesusChrist]

+gentile joshsave Sorry to hear about your father and the heart problems your family has had. And not to know vegans/vegetarians, but it takes more than just taking pills from the Doc. In fact thats a death sentence to be honest, as your just masking the underlying issue to begin with. Also if you aren't exercising, your only asking for more trouble as well. You don't have to be vegan to be healthy. My Grandparents ate meat all the time and greasy crap. They lived to be 90 both of them, and my grandfather was born with all kinds of problems, which passed down to my mother.

[@kimberlygathings2936]

I'm so happy that Bob is doing better and is here and living his life and enjoying his family just shows,you to love life and just live

[@2spoons]

Great to see you're handling this very well Bob! Chin up!

[@rw717]

Bob Harper Please stay well!!...you have really educated people. Thank you sir.

[@nuachick]

I agree, you do think about mortality. Life is brief, time is a thief....

[@destinycromwell9025]

Bob's 51? He looks good. I thought he was in his mid to late 30's.

[@lf9341]

He looks about 44 here.

[@locnott2]

I had a widow maker 1/7/23. Drove myself to the ER told them I was having a heart attack, full cardiac arrest for 6 minutes and they brought me back, flatlined again for 11-12 minutes and they never quit compressions. Brought me back again and put me on a Lucas device for the 25 minute ambulance ride to a larger hospital. Got 3 stints. Flown to level 1 trauma hospital and was unconscious for 7 days. Dr told my wife it was 50/50 if I ever wake up. Woke up on day 7 to every Dr’s surprise. No brain damage but definitely some memory loss. Had to rest several days so my heart could get a little stronger. 1/19/23 I had open heart surgery triple bypass. I share and understand everything he is saying.

[@CC-nx2wh]

Glad to hear you made it. What was your age, diet and exercise like? just curious.

[@masonqureshi5217]

Learning CPR and acting quickly are key, then getting a defibrillator!! I survived a series of 9 cardiac arrests last March.. I thought I was dreaming (or in a nightmare). Anyway I hope Bob’s well. The mental side is much tougher than the physical side of recovery!!

[@SladkaPritomnost]

Great honest talk, thanks Bob! Great to have you here.

[@Xuevium]

Bob mentioned one thing in the interview that is the most important, "cholesterol." Bob was a plant based eater for a time a number of years ago, then went back to eating meat, dairy and eggs. Genetics did not give him the life-threatening condition of Atherosclerosis that almost killed him, his diet choices did. This really goes to show you that exercise alone is not enough. Not even the amount of intense exercise Bob did daily and/or weekly was enough. The diet still remains the highest determining factor for avoiding almost all causes of mortality. To anyone reading this.. go plant based. Stay plant based.

[@wildmansamurai3663]

keLso INCORRECT

[@TheVenomSquad007]

I disagree. You’re only 50% correct. If he was fat and out of shape he wouldn’t have made it. Diet AND exercise👍🏼

[@hydyho6305]

I truly hope he goes back to a whole food plant-based diet. ❤

[@wildmansamurai3663]

Heyall no

[@ernestocaamano7818]

Vegans death due to heart attacks are higher than non-vegans. Do research to find the truth

[@ernestocaamano7818]

@@user-lu6cy7hm2t kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2iuloWtma57ZpY Check the link. Good luck with your beliefs in myths.

[@ernestocaamano7818]

Michael Clarke Duncan had a heart attack at age 54. Three years earlier he had become vegan. Read his story...

[@yanb5439]

@@ernestocaamano7818 ok 3 years of being vegan doesn't cancel 51 years of eating like crap seriously its proven to prevent and reverse heart disease but to some kind of extend.

[@deborahkline331]

Great interview. She asked questions and he was allowed to give us his story. Very good.

[@johnwarren8537]

I had a widowmaker at 32 on Nov 18th I would love to get ahold of Bob Harper to help me lose these 60 lbs

[@KS-cl8br]

How Not to Die by Nutrition Facts

[@ajimenez1719ify]

My father had a massive heart attack at age 35, and survived. He is now 61 and is doing great. He does have an implanted defibrillator just as a precaution. What's strange is, the night he had his heart attack I had a friend over spending the night with me (I was only 12 at the time) and my friends dad also had a heart attack that same night and it was father's day. My dad and her dad were right next to each other in the hospital.

[@ferozemalik7171]

@Andrea Jimanez how is your father feeling now?

[@fhgg7644]

Is hi put stent?

[@jarredsterling973]

Had the widowmaker as well right after a large group bike ride- fairly active person at 47. End spot was at a lake where there is very little cell service. 45 minutes after the ride I’m dead but due to the grace of God, He put 3 people there (fellow riders). ER Dr, 25 year field EMT and the one who started CPR- an off duty police officer who brought me back and kept me pumping. Ambulance had a detour. A Sheriff’s deputy showed up who happened to have a personal AED he won in a contest. Anyway, the park now has 5, county has 6 on patrol at all times and other places have them now too. Lot of good things came from this.

[@travisdragneel7687]

I'm so sorry that you had a heart attack, however I am really glad you made it through. Nine minutes is a long time to go without brain damage and you seem like you are doing well. I am truly happy that you are still here. God bless! Catherine

[@clivejames5058]

No mention of his diet?

[@martinirving3824]

I looked at his Wiki page. Apparently he had dabbled with vegetarianism and even veganism before going back to meat in the years leading up to the heart attack. He probably practiced a USDA recommended low fat diet full of fresh fruits, vegetables legumes, lean meats, and low saturated fat (by historical standards - pre 1977). He had probably been insulin resistant/prediabetic most of his adult life. The vegetarian and vegan diets would likely have accelerated the problem. The science knows what really happened. But we live in an empire of illusion and delusion.

[@joeblowjo]

@@martinirving3824 vegan is the only diet intended for humans

[@martinirving3824]

@@joeblowjo , Intended by who?

[@martinirving3824]

@@meonyoutubenow , Is that so, vegan troll? Bring it on. Let's see what you've got. I'm ready to spar a little. For a start, your comment is likely vegan gaslighting and projection. Since we have a gaslighting projector in the White House, it makes sense, I suppose.

[@martinirving3824]

@@meonyoutubenow , The anger comes from being gaslighted for 50 years in nutrition research. That impressive list is merely evidence of just how much we've been gaslighted. Lol. Did you think you were going to impress me with that? I'm merely impressed with how quickly you did. You are one silly widget of the mind-control establishment.

[@ernestocaamano7818]

Did he drink protein shakes made with HFCS and trans fatty oils? Did he consume protein bars made with the same junk in it? Did he used canola oil? What foods did he consumed that caused inflammation? Was he under a lot of stress? Was he unaware of a minor bacterial infection in his mouth? 3 suggestions, 1: read the ingredients on packaged food, 2: prevent inflammation 3: and don't judge. Plenty of vegans and statin's takers die every day from heart attacks. Saturated fat does not cause heart disease. Good luck to all of you.

[@susanb1394]

I noticed he didn’t mention his diet at all. This is not all genetics. Healthy people don’t have heart attacks.

[@mrv1271]

susan brandt Yes they do....

[@marylandman12]

Actually they do. If you do any high intensity exercise or if you are doing a marathon, then the heart will pump even faster and it will give in, so no matter if you are healthy, so all of that, you can develop a heart attack.

[@demetriuswilliams5620]

Unless we are creator we don't know, some people eat fat all day long for 90 years and never get sick, so it can't just be fat..lifestyle is important but we don't know everything when it comes to why some things happen. Montel Williams is in supreme health and he had a major stroke, along with Michael Johnson 1 of the world's fastest men had a stroke as well, I'm sure most people in these comments aren't in better shape then they were, so we can't effectively say it's this or that.

[@romaniandays]

What about 25 year old football players who drop dead from heart attacks? And not only football players, many professional athletes suffer heart attacks and genetics are not always to blame. I work in sports field and heart problems do happen often to professional athletes, its just not talked about. Too much effort, anti-inflammatory pills, stress etc they CAN affect your heart eventually, and here we talk about a 51 year old fitness fanatic

[@soniarivera2383]

It was his diet!!! Period.

[@Rekt-Training]

Sonia Rivera wrong. Period

[@sergsrt8]

Chris James so what was it? Did the gym cause a heart attack? Period

[@wildmansamurai3663]

Sonia Rivera WRONG

[@wildmansamurai3663]

DCD he had a genetic disorder.

[@sergsrt8]

Wildman Samurai well then everyone must have a genetic disorder lmao

[@IlliniPicker]

God Bless you Bob, so happy you are O.K. You are a blessing to so many people and deserve to be here for a LONG time!

[@katiesmith-di3mr]

Poor Bob! It's just so sad. He seems like such a sweet kind person.

[@lagaman11]

Glad to see he is doing okay and recovering.

[@KEM85]

Thank you Bob so much for talking about your experience ❤️

[@JTDyer21]

My dad had a heart attack at an early age. He did survive and is doing well today. He said the doctors told him to do the normal things and I myself am trying to get healthy as time goes on. Most of it is diet. The biggest thing that has helped my cholesterol and triglycerides drop significantly over the past 2 years is giving up pork. Sausage, bacon, pork chops, ribs, ham, barbecue pork. Yep, I've given those things up and have done so for over 2 and half years. It's been hard but I'm not starving. Take fish oil every day and now on a good multivitamin. Don't smoke or drink. Next I'm gonna try to give up sweets. Except fruit. Now I normally have fruit for breakfast and that's pretty much it. The way it keeps going I'm moving pretty much to fruits and vegetables with some baked chicken here and there. That's basically it.

[@ferozemalik7171]

@John Dyer how is your Dad feeling now?

[@JTDyer21]

@@ferozemalik7171, dad is still ok

[@ferozemalik7171]

@@JTDyer21 Did he do angioplasty or had a bypass operation?

[@cemetarymama]

why are people arguing whether its genetic? i have had genetic testing and i have a very high chance of heart attack and stroke. i have a pernicious anemia which is also genetic. Everyone should get genetic testing and know what to watch out for. it can save your life.

[@NathanLemmon]

They're arguing about genetics because even if you were to assume that twice as many people have a genetic predisposition to having heart attacks as they really do, that would not begin to account for the numbers of people having heart attacks in the western world.

[@AndItWasWritten]

I am glad that he recovered from this life changing event. No offense to anyone in the comments , but other things can cause heart attacks and cardiac arrest. It doesn't matter what you eat, if it is genetic or inherited some of those diseases can not be cured by special diet or exercise, I know this from experience at 30 years old when I experienced a sinus tachycardia and I was fasting and i always exercised, ate fruits and vegatables didnt smoke or anything and boom I didnt know what was happening to me. I just remember seeing all black and scared for my daughter who was 8 at the time, other things can cause heart palpitations or heart attacks,strokes and dizziness. Dieting and eating plant base food is not keeping some people safe you can believe the hype and follow the trend all you want, not saying dont eat healthy or exercise I'm just saying know your family history and consult with your physician before you attempt to excercise or change your diet . Just because it works for some people it doesnt work for all and not everyone can do what others do based on their health conditions. If you never experienced it then please keep your mouth closed and comments to yourself because some of the comments and telling people what to eat is not the answer. Please keep in mind your teeth can cause an heart attack, thyroid issues,lipoprotein a , protein s deficiency, rare genetic heart conditions such cor triatriatum, and many other conditions. I pray for everyone and I wish everyone good health.

[@lisamitchell3116]

Ah honesty...thank you Bob.

[@JannaLRodriguez]

I have to ask how many of those toxic protein drinks he consumed. Highly toxic, creates inflammation in the body, heart disease is a disease of inflammation.

[@ELBarbarro]

Janna Rodriguez nah it was a high animal protein Paleo diet he followed and thought was healthy...

[@brendaalexander4856]

I am so happy that you are doing so well and made such a recovery from that unexpected attack on your body. l love you Mr. Bob Harper you are a wonderful inspiration to get healthier to all who watch you help others on the show Biggest Loser. GOD BLESS!

[@Der8cho]

I've worked with men who work swing shifts and weigh nearly 400 lbs. & they have perfectly healthy hearts. Genetics.

[@thalassafischer5211]

No man you had too much butter in your coffee.

[@justmemissy2829]

Thalassa Fischer butter is not the culprit!

[@jayfinn6698]

had widow maker at planet fitness two off duty officers and off duty nurse and heart defibrillator used to save my life.Had triple bypass and on the road to better health. God saved me to appreciate and love all the wonderful people in this world and taught me it really doesn't matter how much you workout or what you eat get a stress test after 45 demand it from your doctor !!!!!!!!!

[@claudiabaez7812]

how are you now?

[@jayfinn6698]

doing great ! thanks.@@claudiabaez7812

[@davidwason3259]

I too had a heart attack just over a week ago .. I’m 55 and usually train 5 days a week . I really could relate to what Bob was saying about how you feel about your mortality .. none of us are bomb proof and if you have heart problems in your family get your cholesterol checked 👍🏻💪🏻

[@debbietaylor20]

Half of people who have heart attacks have normal cholesterol

[@ferozemalik7171]

@David Wason how are you feeling now?

[@pedroteniende5811]

Definitely genetics play a big part

[@sandydavis7055]

Please check for elevated LPa

[@ElderandOakFarm]

Heart attacks run in my family- I'm SOOOO scared it's going to happen to me... My dad was 39, & my grandma was 56.

[@Nerdpainter]

go vegan

[@acrawl75]

I’m glad your ok…God bless you

[@makeuploveization]

I wouldn't be surprised if the ghee in his coffee played a role

[@Banyo__]

All the arm chair doctors need to chill out. You don't know his medical history or what specifically was the cause of his own heart attack, and yet everybody wants to say what he should or shouldn't be doing. I'm pretty sure Bob went to REAL doctors who let him know how he can take care of himself.

[@jaymiejustice9708]

Lol at Banyo. "arm chair doctors"

[@TrustNJesusChrist]

+Banyo Your kidding right? Ever heard of 2nd opinions? Ever heard of doctors telling you BS that turns out to be completely bad for your health. I actually do my health research online before I go into the Doctors so I can make sure the dude knows what he is talking about. If he prescribes me a medication that has a million side effects, and I can get healthy naturally, I am going to go naturally. Doctors don't know everything, not even close.

[@Banyo__]

Not kidding at all. I suggested that Bob went to his own personal real doctors who know his medical history, not you or others who are on the web and know nothing about him. No problems with second opinions from as many doctors or professionals as one wants or doing your own research if you are trying to diagnose yourself...but as we all know, the internet tells everyone they have cancer...so just assuming because you can click on a few websites you 100% know more than a doctor...does not make one more knowledgeable. You do what is right for you personally.

[@TrustNJesusChrist]

+Banyo Actually there is ways to tell if someone is doing something right or wrong by their health. You use simply use Biological facts. Fact is, a person doesn't just get heart attack out of the blue, nor can you say it was his genetics. Bob clearly had exercise down, but he HAD TO HAVE messed up his heart by eating badly. Your bad genes cannot be the sole reason, its just not medically possible with all the exercise he has done. Nutrition however is another story. There is countless stories of people completely and utterly destroying disease doctors thought were not curable. I am not even going to go into fcking cancer (just know the cancer centers always get their pay). I am not saying not to go to the doctor, but i have learned far more doing my own research on foods and natural cures, than sitting listening to a doctor which is getting paid for me being there.

[@Banyo__]

Again, you do for yourself what you want, but you aren't Bob. You don't know him and you only know what you see on tv not what his actual health is or his family history or what he eats...hence a lot of people are assuming a lot based on no actual knowledge of him.

[@SweetThing]

Being emotional after a heart attack is a normal reaction. It happens a lot to people.

[@JulieR73]

He seems like such a great man! So thankful he’s doing well!

[@mythdeum]

The comment section is apparently full of doctors who not only know 100% what the dude has because, remember, they are doctors and know the guy's medical history, but they also know how he should treat it... By the way, the ''know it all'' attitude and the pretentiousness of some vegans is really cringe worthy. Go eat your zucchini pasta and leave nutrition and heath advises to professionals.

[@MrGamecatCanaveral]

Exactly. They know how to "treat" it. Not cure it but treat it. Yeah keeping listening to those quacks.

[@MrGamecatCanaveral]

Oh and all the professional advice he was getting before sure helped him a lot, right up to his heart attack.

[@jowoo7237]

Professionals like dr. Greger dr. Esselstyn Dr popper dr. Garth Davis doctor Neal Barnard... And many other professionals that suggest a whole food plant-based diet. You dope

[@JuliaCastilloMx]

51?! Holy crap!

[@lucyvahos2135]

I'm so glad you are feeding better, you are just amazing training. God bless you.

[@BB11249]

Bob!!! I'm glad to hear you are better

[@danielewenkhare3600]

BLESS YOUR HEART 💓 ❣ AND SOUL Bob Harper

[@8733598]

Blessed is the WORD Bob Harper you're still ALIVE Brother. Guess what , Everything n Life does not involve Luck ........ Retune your Brain Dude ......

[@RealtorYogi]

I wish him well!! I LOVE Bob!! The comments below are mostly out of fear and thinking if you do this or this better you'll live forever. I think it's a really psycho reaction to start blaming the person who almost just died... right?? because yeah guilt always helps

[@TrustNJesusChrist]

+Alessandra Burenin Fear can also come from telling everyone the reason you had a "Widow Maker" is because of genetics. Genetics is not a death sentence, and people should know they can easily overcome heart problems, even if they have bad heart genetics. That is a message of HOPE, not FEAR. People should just do some internet research of their own and find out more about what foods they are ingesting and how it can affect the heart.

[@mdrivera8481]

6% survival rate. This guy must have an awesome purpose

[@Cucom1959]

He quit veganism, starts eating cholesterol, and got a heart attack. Not surprising.

[@Starbreaker2012]

Quick work, or did his vegan diet start the rot?

[@wildmansamurai3663]

The Vegan Scientist Wrong

[@ClassicKrusty]

Genetics contributed to it more than anything I’m guessing

[@ernestocaamano7818]

Omg.. are you implying that vegans have no heart attacks? You got to be kidding. Survival of a heart attack on a vegan is very low.

[@ernestocaamano7818]

2016: There is no evidence that high levels of total cholesterol or of “bad” cholesterol cause heart disease, according to a new paper by 17 international physicians based on a review of patient data of almost 1.3 million people. The authors also say their review shows the use of statins - cholesterol lowering drugs - is “of doubtful benefit” when used as primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. The authors include Galway-based Prof Sherif Sultan, professor of the International Society for Vascular Surgery; Scottish-based Dr Malcolm Kendrick, author of The Great Cholesterol Con; and Dr David M Diamond, a US-based neuroscientist and cardiovascular disease researcher. Prof Sultan said millions of people all over the world, including many with no history of heart disease, are taking statins “despite unproven benefits and serious side effects”. XXXX The failure of a study on the cholesterol-lowering drug evacetrapib was reported in April 2016 by its manufacturer, Eli Lilly, after spending $90 million of research and development costs. “The drug, evacetrapib, was pulled after it FAILED TO PREVENT one single case of heart attack, stroke, by-pass surgery, or angina-even though it successfully doubled levels of ‘good’ cholesterol and lowered ‘bad’ cholesterol. These results were presented to the American College of Cardiology's in April 2016, recounting that researchers found that drug did not demonstrate any clinically meaningful cardiovascular risk benefit, despite a 130% increase in “good” cholesterol, or HDL cholesterol, and a 37% reduction in “bad” cholesterol, which is called LDL cholesterol. In the meantime, Pfizer pharmaceutical famously spent $800 million on a large trial combining its blockbuster statin Lipitor with torcetrapib, a CETP inhibitor; the combination of the two drugs was ultimately found to RAISE THE RISK OF DEATH and heart problems in patients. In 2012, Roche also scrapped development of its CETP inhibitor, dalcetrapib, due to a “lack of clinically meaningful efficacy.” “This is a a blow to the cholesterol theorists.” Evacetrapib is the third CETP failure. The first, torcetrapib, actually increased the rate of CARDIOVASCULAR DEATHS and disease despite lowering bad cholesterol levels. Conclusion: the use of Lipitor and torcetrapib, dalcetrapib, and evacetrapib increased the good cholesterol while decreasing the bad cholesterol, however; it surely resulted in an increase of cardiovascular deaths. XXX 2009: Over 38 million people in the U.S. are currently taking statin drugs to lower high cholesterol levels. However, German scientists at the Martin Luther-University in Halle-Wittenberg have just published research in the Journal of Lipid Research that shows, for some people, taking statins actually increases the risk of having heart attacks. XXX 2004: Researchers at the Tulane University School of Medicine used electron beam tomography (EBT) to measure the progression of plaque buildup in heart-attack patients taking statin drugs. EBT is a very accurate way to measure occlusion from calcium in the arteries. Contrary to expectations, the researchers discovered that the progression of coronary artery calcium (CAC) was significantly greater in patients receiving statins compared with event-free subjects despite similar levels of LDL-lowering. Said the researchers: “Continued expansion of CAC may indicate failure of some patients to benefit from statin therapy and an increased risk of having cardiovascular events (Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, April 1, 2004).

[@shookdrm.d.9389]

life is more than gym and perfect body............enjoy life as it is......................

[@n.c.9133]

The problem was the diet...

[@thalassafischer5211]

Or you know, you stop shoving high protein high fat garbage into your face and calling it health advice.

[@kashataylor6430]

AWW God Bless him!

[@lazur1]

Healthy people don't have heart attacks, definitively, period. It still seems like he doesn't realize how diet-related heart-attacks are.

[@ryanmurdoch9581]

You think it’s diet related 🤨

[@Disneynurse2024]

We nurses know two what to do with pepole Who have a cardiac arets not just doctors do

[@andreaborra8098]

Big hugs Bob. So Glad you are okay!

[@michaeltrone616]

I feel ya bruh! I just had a widowmaker during a stress test at the cardiologist. Extremely lucky I was there. Otherwise, could be a different story.

[@ernestocaamano7818]

I have the answer...they really DO NOT KNOW. 12/26/2017 ANAHEIM, California - American Heart Association President John Warner was away from the AHA’s Scientific Sessions with his family Monday after having a minor heart attack during the organization’s flagship scientific conference. Warner, a practicing cardiologist and the CEO of UT Southwestern University Hospitals in Dallas, had the episode Monday morning. He was taken to a local hospital, where doctors inserted a stent to open a clogged artery. He was recovering and visiting with his wife, son and daughter, all of whom attended the Scientific Sessions meeting in part to see him deliver his Presidential Address on Sunday afternoon. In that speech, the 52-year-old Warner talked about the effects of heart disease on his family. He mentioned how both his father and his father’s father had heart bypass surgery in their 60s. He also lost his maternal grandfather and a great grandfather to heart disease. He closed his speech with these lines: “Earlier in my talk, I told you there were no old men in my family. I know this is also true in far too many other families, not just in the U.S., but around the world.

[@LindseyDara]

Great interview, seems like he values life and health much more! Hope he finds out about a more starch based diet to prevent future heart attacks

[@007NowOnline]

5 years later and I only now just heard about this. Glad he is doing better now though.

[@PlantBasedCyclist]

It's the food! Not one mention of nutrition, diet or lifestyle change. Bob is doing a disservice to the American public as a prolific Personal Trainer and never once thinking about if his diet may have caused the heart attack.

[@Lolikuki-g3]

Best trainer. Fast recovery.

[@IglooDweller]

It might've had something to do with his 0-100 approach to exercise. I don't think you should push yourself too hard when you've just woken up or if you haven't exercised in a long time (like the Biggest Loser contestants). It strains the body.

[@ldjt6184]

That, and the way he was eating.

[@youtubeplanting]

Somebody show Bob my video right away. He needs to know it's his BAD DIET.

[@wildmansamurai3663]

p1antn Wrong again

[@MrGamecatCanaveral]

I think he knows now. Hence his new diet book.

[@wildmansamurai3663]

MrGAMECATCanaveral wrong he had a genetic disorder, try using Google sometime.

[@MrGamecatCanaveral]

Wildman Samurai a genetic disorder how convenient. I love how he finds this out now. Not after his mothers heart attack seeing he's all into health and nutrition. You know the founder of the Atkins diet had a heart attack also. They never said what caused it, might be a "genetic disorder" also. Lmao

[@richardmayora6974]

Genius....I did all the right things and had a heart attack at 48. My family is from a foreign country and I did not know all of their health histories. Genetics plays a MAJOR role.

[@elyseburgess3817]

A whole foods plant-based diet is the healthiest way to live. It doesn't have any cholesterol as that is only found in animals

[@wildmansamurai3663]

Elyse Burgess that's incorrect

[@NathanLemmon]

She 's correct about plant-based being the healthiest way to live. That's the important part. You seem to have confirmation bias. In other words - you enjoy like the way fatty foods taste so you're more apt to believe data that supports your predetermined and most desired outcome. Very predictable. It's the pleasure trap.

[@meme8905]

i had what he had and its very scary. But i am happy to be alive.

[@stephaniemasiello999]

Im a huge fan of his hes so gifted❤

[@amandaakers1139]

So who wants to argue meat and dairy are good for you now? Go PLANT BASED. HELLO.

[@frankyboy1806]

Okay genius. Explain to us how prominent and lifelong vegan HJ Dinshah died of a heart attack?

[@OrganicFaithFactory]

Dizzy spell certainly not a warning sign!

[@Khoza]

I'm glad he is okay

[@fidodido664]

In 2017 its a shame to get a heart attack. We have the information , we have the studies , we have the way. That disease should be a past issue. People are just stubborn.

[@WendelltheSongwriter]

Jim Fixx was a runner ava health expert, had a heart attack, bc it's about 80% hereditary.

[@laserleftfootttt7683]

his diet was crap. he'd down a dozen glazed donuts, then run.

[@Vegasshakenandstirred]

I had the exact same heart attack. It's such a life changer💔😉

[@Sunshine215clfh]

John 3:16, Romans 3:23, 3:10, 5:12, 6:23, 5:8-9, 10:9-10, 10:13, 10:17, 2 Peter 3:9

[@candygirl9923]

He could have had a heart attack from stress, his personal life,anything , it just let us know we need to know God and accept him ,he's real and you will see at the end of your life

[@wildmansamurai3663]

Candice Tisby There's no god

[@TrustNJesusChrist]

+Wildman Samurai Yea, cause we all came out of a particular ooze that is scientifically impossible to have existed with the elements available during this so called "Big Bang". And then we are to believe this Big Bang happened from "nothing" and by impossible chance. Super logical if you ask me. Not even scientists can believe in that garbage any more.

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

BOB HARPER SO AWESOME ON TODAY !!!

[@mmaworldone1211]

DON'T. DRINK;TAKE SPEED:JUST EAT WRIGHT:BE HONEST BOB

[@MrAnperm]

Good health is all about balance. People who are obsessed with working out think that stressing the body all the time is healthy.

[@vaz520xx7]

such a sweet man very strong keep it up love you

[@justsimplemeful]

remember when i was young BOB.... I was happy back then

[@twilliams8721]

Love the AED shout out!

[@rawfoodphilosophy7061]

maybe try eating some more butter and bacon??????

[@1975supermike]

glad he's OK.

[@opossum71]

Paleo diet and extreme crossfit for years and over 50 years. I thought you would are wiser Bob 😑

[@davidpearlactorteacherbizman]

Caused by diet - he should have been plant based + he had high levels of Lp(a)

[@donniemoder1466]

What did he learn about himself? "Genetics." No, Bob, don't blame the genetic thing. You needed to eat a healthy diet and you need to eat a healthy diet now. A healthy diet will drastically lower the chance of your genes triggering a heart attack. Great that you got that drug endorsement, but drugs are only a stop gap after having a heart attack, a healthy diet will do a lot more to make you healthier. Yes, this is a preachy rant.

[@trublkbelle]

All the wannabe experts on here crack me up

[@joeblowjo]

Whole food plant Based diet is the answer. Meat dairy and eggs cause disease

[@alx4316]

My grandfather never worked out an live to a 110 years old and was really active and joyfull till the end. I am done with working out non stop. Crossfit and insane exercise = diets make people sick in their 40s and 50s. In the all in moderation. And if its your day to go you are going.