Lp(a): The Silent Cholesterol Factor

Tripling Your Heart Attack Risk

Unlock the Mystery of the Heart in A Live Event 

with

DR. AKIL TAHER

Are you doing everything "right" but still concerned about your heart health?

Is your family history of heart attacks baffling to you because everyone seems to be in good health?

Have you lost someone or had a close friend to pass suddenly for no apparent reason?

Join us for a special Sunday afternoon talk with Dr. Akil Taher—family physician, author, and septuagenarian athlete. As an open-heart surgery survivor who transformed his life to climb mountains and run marathons, Dr. Taher is pulling back the curtain on a critical, under-discussed topic that standard cholesterol tests miss.

The Hidden Risk: Lipoprotein(a)

Have you ever wondered why some people who appear perfectly healthy suddenly face a heart attack? The answer often lies in Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a).

  • It’s Genetic: Unlike other cholesterol, Lp(a) is affected by genetics rather than just lifestyle.

  • It’s Common: 1 in 5 people have elevated levels and don't even know it.

  • It’s Often Overlooked: Routine blood tests by most doctors do not check for this "sticky" cholesterol protein.

Imagine doing everything right—embracing a plant-based lifestyle and staying active—while a hidden genetic factor works against you from the inside. For 1 in 5 people, elevated Lipoprotein(a) is that silent risk that can lead to death from heart attack or stroke. Because it is determined by your DNA rather than your habits, it goes undetected in standard blood tests, quietly tripling heart attack risk.

Dr. Akil Taher is pulling back the curtain on this missing piece of the puzzle, delivering a powerful message to help you understand both the hidden risks and the life-changing rewards of awareness.

This moderated, highly engaging event is one you don’t want to miss. Knowing this information can save a life—your life or the life of a loved one or friend.

HERE ARE THE DETAILS:

Sunday Afternoon Talk with Dr. Akil taher

May 17, 2026 from 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm ET

Forsyth County Library, Sharon Forks Branch

2820 Old Atlanta Rd., Cumming, GA 30041

(Come early to get a good seat. We start promptly at 2:30 pm)

What You Will Learn

Dr. Taher will provide real-time medical information and solutions-based knowledge to help you take the upper hand with your health.

  • Why 'Healthy' People Have Heart Attacks: Understand the science behind the genetic markers that diet and exercise often can't lower.

  • Real-World Case Study: Hear the powerful story of a doctor who had to save his own heart.

  • Actionable Steps: Learn how to ask for the right tests and what you can do today for yourself and your loved ones.

Join the Revolution

Don't let the unknown dictate your future. Secure your seat to gain the valuable insights into your heart attack risk and how to best manage them.

Meet Your Speaker

Akil Taher, MD is a family physician, septuagenarian athlete, author, speaker, and a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle advocate. After undergoing bypass surgery at age 61, he proved that heart disease doesn't have to be the end of the story—it can be the beginning of a whole new peak.

Find out more about Dr. Akil at:https://akiltaher.com