Addressing The Root Cause Of Heart Disease

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May 25, 2022

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George Papanicolaou, DO

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Todd LePine

In this engaging discussion, Todd LePine and George Papanicolaou, both physicians at The UltraWellness Center, share invaluable insights on heart health. They emphasize that addressing insulin resistance is vital in preventing cardiovascular disease. The duo explores how dietary choices, particularly the benefits of whole foods like blueberries and healthy fats, can enhance metabolic health. They debunk myths around cholesterol, advocating for a holistic approach to heart disease prevention while stressing the importance of lifestyle modifications and personalized treatment plans.

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INSIGHT

Cardiovascular Disease Explained

Cardiovascular disease is not just about the heart, but the entire vascular system and endothelium.
It's about inflammation in the system, not simply cholesterol levels.

INSIGHT

Cholesterol and Inflammation

Heart disease isn't solely about cholesterol, but inflammation combined with cholesterol.
Standard cholesterol tests are inadequate for assessing true cardiovascular risk.

ADVICE

Microbiome and Statins

Address gut and oral microbiomes when considering heart health, as they contribute to inflammation.
Statins should be used cautiously, primarily for secondary prevention, due to potential side effects and limited primary prevention benefits.

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Insulin resistance is a main driver of cardiovascular disease that we don’t hear enough about. Paying attention to our sugar and starch intake, eating plenty of healthy fats and vegetables, and getting enough exercise can all dramatically improve our insulin sensitivity and reduce our risk of heart disease and other metabolic issues.

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In this series, I am joined by my colleagues at The UltraWellness Center: Elizabeth Boham, MD, MS, RD, Medical Director and Physician; Todd LePine, MD, Physician; and George Papanicolaou, DO, Physician.

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Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):

Why cardiovascular disease is not just about heart health (4:44 / 1:35)
The true role of cholesterol in cardiovascular disease (7:58 / 4:35)
What causes inflammation? (12:53 / 9:40)
Are statin drugs effective for the prevention of heart disease? (14:28 / 11:21)
Habits to prevent heart disease (18:27 / 15:14)
The dangers of insulin resistance (20:23 / 17:00)
The importance of LDL cholesterol particle size (24:19 / 19:45)
What is insulin resistance? (31:47 / 27:18)
Markers of inflammation (35:55 / 31:21)
Four behaviors that reduce your risk of disease (49:54 / 45:44)