The Primal Podcast
Ep 114 - Dr Philip Ovadia | Fix Heart Disease & Cholesterol Naturally (EAT BUTTER)
Mar 22, 2025
Dr. Philip Ovadia, a board-certified cardiac surgeon and author of "Stay Off My Operating Table," discusses the surprising truths about heart disease and cholesterol. He dispels myths around cholesterol, advocating for a high-fat diet rich in butter and red meat to improve heart health. The conversation highlights the alarming rise of heart disease in younger populations, emphasizing insulin resistance and lifestyle changes over statin use. Ovadia also shares insights on personalized nutrition and the benefits of a carnivore diet for both heart health and mental well-being.
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Quick takeaways
- Heart disease is primarily caused by blood vessel damage rather than cholesterol, emphasizing the need to reverse this damage naturally.
- A high-fat, low-carb diet rich in whole foods like beef, eggs, and butter can significantly improve heart health and combat disease.
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Cholesterol and Heart Disease Myth
Heart disease has often been wrongly attributed to cholesterol, but it has been posited that cholesterol actually plays a role in repairing damaged blood vessels rather than causing heart disease. Instead, damage to blood vessels, which can result from various preventable and reversible factors, is the primary cause of heart disease. Dr. Ovedia emphasizes that the medical community has been misled by this narrative, leading to an ongoing crisis where many do not receive the information needed to effectively prevent heart disease. Hence, focusing efforts on reversing blood vessel damage rather than solely on cholesterol levels is crucial for combating heart disease.
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