The Role of Insulin Resistance in Disease

Insulin is a hormone. It's referred to as one of the master hormones of the body. Two primary purposes we're having insulin are to get sugar out of our bloodstream and to promote storage of energy. High levels of insulin also start to have direct effects on the lining of the blood vessels contributing to that damage. Inflammation occurs contributing to thatdamage. And again, that gives us a much greater opportunity when we focus on the insulin resistance. To prevent and even reverse disease once it's occurring.

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Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/540drphilipovadia

Dr. Philip Ovadia (IG: @ovadia_heart_health) is a heart surgeon who established Ovadia Heart Health, a telehealth practice that focuses on the prevention and treatment of metabolic and heart disease through lifestyle and dietary modification.

In an effort to overcome his lifelong struggle with obesity, Phil adopted a low-carbohydrate focused way of eating in 2015 and - since March 2019 - has maintained a mostly carnivorous way of eating. After decades of yo-yo dieting, he has maintained a weight loss of nearly 100 pounds.

Phil is the author of Stay Off My Operating Table, where he discusses the principles of optimizing metabolic health to prevent heart disease and other chronic diseases. He also hosts the Stay Off My Operating Table podcast.

If you’re looking to fix your metabolic health and you want to shed some extra body fat, stick around to hear what Phil has to say. As a heart surgeon and someone who’s lost almost 100 pounds himself, he knows what he’s talking about.

In this episode, we discuss:

Lack of metabolic health is the root cause of chronic disease
5 ways to measure metabolic health
LDL cholesterol is not the culprit for heart disease
Fasting insulin levels can show insulin resistance
What is insulin resistance?
The healthcare system is overwhelmed
Stop treating type 2 diabetes with insulin
Diet is the foundation of metabolic health
The link between metabolic health & mental health
It’s never too late to make changes
You don't need to eat carbs
Are all carbohydrates the same?
Phil's thoughts on net vs. total carbs
Can you reverse insulin resistance on a vegan diet?
Eliminate vegetable & seed oils from your diet
How to navigate dining out in a healthy way
The carnivore diet is a heart-healthy diet
Phil's weight loss journey (losing nearly 100 pounds)
The carnivore diet makes you less hungry
Intermittent fasting improves metabolic health
Phil’s thoughts on quality vs. cheap meats
Choose low-carb vs. high-carb vegetables
How to eat carnivore with your family
Learn how to advocate for your health
Challenges with the standard of care
Phil’s typical day of eating

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