In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Philip Ovadia, a cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in metabolic health, challenges the misconceptions surrounding cholesterol. He explains why a high LDL level doesn't paint the whole picture of heart disease risk, advocating for a focus on metabolic health instead. The discussion dives into the implications of diet, the benefits of organ meat, and the role of advanced testing like CAC scans. Dr. Ovadia stresses the importance of individualized health assessments and the potential downsides of conventional treatments like statins.
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LDL Rise in Low-Carb Dieters
Many people on low-carb or carnivore diets experience a rise in LDL cholesterol, alarming conventional doctors.
Dr. Phil Ovadia explains this "hyper responder" effect is common but context-dependent.
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LDL Context and Heart Disease Risk
LDL cholesterol levels alone don't predict heart disease; particle size, insulin resistance, and inflammation matter more.
Imaging like CAC scans provides direct insight into atherosclerosis beyond blood tests.
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Surgeon's Personal Health Transformation
Dr. Ovadia was morbidly obese and prediabetic earlier in his career despite following medical advice.
Adopting a low-carb, then carnivore diet, he lost weight sustainably, improved health, yet LDL remained high while CAC score is zero.
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🗞️ Newsletter — Reclaim Your Optimal health: https://www.paulsaladinomd.co/sign-up?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=DrOvadia--- --- ---Ever wonder why your LDL cholesterol might shoot up after you started eating healthier, cutting out seed oils and sugar, and your doctor freaked out?It's a common story, and the panic often misses the crucial context. In this conversation with Dr. Ovadia we dive deep into why that single LDL number doesn't tell the whole story about your heart disease risk. Because understanding your insulin sensitivity, inflammation levels, and even getting specific imaging like a CAC scan paints a far more accurate picture. So even the intense focus on lowering ApoB might be too simplistic, potentially overlooking the root causes of atherosclerosis and the significant downsides of certain medications. Hearing directly from a cardiothoracic surgeon who sees the consequences of system failures daily will honestly reveal highlights why a different approach, focused on metabolic health, is desperately needed. So if you've been scared by high cholesterol numbers despite feeling better than ever, this conversation provides critical insights and questions the conventional narrative.--- --- ---If you can't get fresh heart & liver in your diet, try our 100% grass-fed desiccated beef organs at Heart & Soil: https://shop.heartandsoil.co/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=DrOvadiaLooking for a healthy and delicious snack? This is why I created Lineage Provisions. Giving you real foods in the most convenient way. Check us out: http://lineageprovisions.com/psmdyt--- --- ---DR. OVADIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifixhearts/?hl=enWebsite: https://ovadiahearthealth.com/--- --- ---0:00 Healthy diet but high cholesterol? 6:36 Medical dogma surrounding LDL cholesterol12:18 Dr. Philip Ovadia's battle with obesity19:30 Which is the best heart scan technology? 30:26 The LDL paradox40:41 Unspoken dangers of low cholesterol48:34 What really causes insulin resistance?1:20:00 Can medicine admit it's wrong?--- --- ---Find out your ideal diet with my ANIMAL-BASED CALCULATOR: https://www.paulsaladinomd.co/ab-guide#calculator?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=DrOvadia
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