Heart Surgeon Dr. Phil Ovadia discusses the drivers of early-onset heart disease including processed foods and high carbs. Reversing atherosclerosis is possible. Tests for heart health include CAC and CCTA. High LDL may not be dangerous in metabolically healthy individuals. Statin use for over 10 years increases the risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Iron levels and the dangers of dichotomous thinking in dietary choices are also discussed. Bioidentical hormones for menopause and improving metabolic health are explored.

Join heart surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia and visceral fat expert Dr. Sean O'Mara as they uncover the crucial link between HDL cholesterol and heart health. They highlight how low HDL levels damage blood vessels and present a meal plan featuring grass-fed butter, wild-caught salmon, and avocados to boost heart wellness. The duo also critiques misleading food labels, challenges traditional views on dietary fats, and emphasizes the importance of stable fats and low-carb diets to combat heart disease.

Dr. Phil Ovadia, a cardiovascular surgeon and best-selling author, uncovers the alarming rise of early-onset heart disease driven by processed foods and insulin resistance. He reveals that up to 95% of cardiac patients face insulin issues and emphasizes lifestyle changes as key to prevention and even reversing atherosclerosis. Discussing the importance of muscle maintenance, Dr. Ovadia critiques the traditional low-fat diet while advocating for better cholesterol management and early screening, stressing that most adults are metabolically unhealthy.