The Jesse Chappus Show 641: Stop Eating These Foods to Unlock Your Fat & Fix Insulin Resistance | Dr. Bret Scher
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Feb 25, 2025 Dr. Bret Scher, a board-certified cardiologist and lipidologist, reveals the complexities of metabolic health and its link to insulin resistance. He emphasizes personalized dietary strategies over standard heart disease diets. The discussion dives into the varying impacts of carbohydrate intake and the therapeutic benefits of ketogenic diets. Scher also examines LDL cholesterol's role, advanced testing for heart disease risk, and practical lifestyle changes for improving metabolic health. The conversation culminates with the importance of metabolic wellness in combating chronic diseases.
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Metabolic Dysfunction and Insulin Resistance
- Metabolic dysfunction, often mistaken for just type 2 diabetes, begins with insulin resistance.
- This resistance occurs when the body struggles to regulate blood sugar, leading to chronic high insulin levels.
Consequences of High Insulin
- Chronically high insulin levels hinder fat burning and promote fat storage.
- They also trigger inflammation, creating a cycle that worsens insulin resistance.
Best Diet for Heart Health
- There's no single best heart-healthy diet; choose one you enjoy and can maintain that improves metabolic health.
- Metabolic health outweighs any single lab test in assessing cardiovascular disease risk.