Dhru Purohit Show

#251: How Fasting Can Reverse Aging & Prevent Disease with Dr. Pradip Jamnadas

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Dec 9, 2021
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INSIGHT

Hormonal Model of Weight Gain

  • The calorie model of weight gain is inaccurate; the hormonal model, focusing on insulin, is more relevant.
  • Frequent eating and processed foods alter hormone levels, leading to insulin resistance and weight gain.
ANECDOTE

Discovering Insulin's Role

  • Dr. Jamnadas discovered that 80% of his angioplasty patients had abnormal sugar metabolism, despite only a third having diagnosed diabetes.
  • This led him to investigate insulin levels and their connection to heart disease.
INSIGHT

Importance of Insulin Testing

  • High insulin levels often precede diabetes by 10-12 years, making early insulin testing crucial.
  • Doctors should measure insulin levels, as high levels are a major factor in heart disease and other conditions.
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