This episode features Dr Philip Ovadia, a board certified Cardiac Heart Surgeon, who specialises in using nutrition and lifestyle to fix heart disease. Dr Ovadia will discuss the true cause of heart disease, the role of insulin resistance in heart disease and inflammation, and how to reverse it naturally.
Insulin resistance plays a crucial role in inflammation, and while it affects every part of the body, it also affects the heart, and is one of the main causes of heart disease.
Dr Ovadia will discuss why high fat is so important to prevent heart disease. We will discuss the truth about red meat, saturated fat, and heart disease, as well as the role of cholesterol. Dr Ovadia will discuss what cholesterol does in the body and the role of LDL cholesterol. In addition, why does LDL cholesterol increase in some people who follow a Ketogenic or Carnivore Diet?
We also discuss the most important metabolic tests to understand your risk of heart disease, a better test than just LDL cholesterol, and the Coronary Calcium Score in determining your risk.
This episode is important for anyone who suffers heart disease, and those seeking to optimise their heart function through diet and nutrition. You will learn specific science-backed protocols to prevent heart disease and the role of saturated fat for optimal heart health.
Journal Articles
- Subclass of LDL cholesterol may predict heart disease
- ‘Bad’ Cholesterol May Have a Bad Rap
- Turmeric Affects On Liver
- Statin Effects On A Low Carb Diet
Books
Carnivore Diet Resources
- #1 Carnivore Community
- Find A Carnivore/ Keto Doctor
- Carnivore Macro Calculator
- GoCarnivore Sugar Calculator
- Buy KetoMojo (Ketone Meter)
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About Dr Philip Ovadia
Philip Ovadia, MD grew up in New York and graduated from the accelerated Pre-Med/Med program at the Pennsylvania State University and Jefferson Medical College. This was followed with a residency in General Surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry at New Jersey, and a Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Tufts – New England Medical School.
Dr. Ovadia has practiced cardio thoracic surgery in Beaver, PA, and Clearwater, FL. He started Ovadia Cardiothoracic Surgery in 2020, working as an independent contractor throughout the United States. In 2021, he launched Ovadia Heart Health, offering a virtual clinic to people all over the world. The focus is the prevention and treatment of heart disease by modifying diet and lifestyle. He is the author of Stay off My Operating Table: A Heart Surgeon’s Metabolic Health Guide to Lose Weight, Prevent Disease, and Feel Your Best Every Day.
Dr. Ovadia lives in Florida with his wife and two daughters.
