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Phil Ovadia

Renowned cardiac surgeon, founder of Ovadia Heart Health, and author of Stay Off My Operating Table. He emphasizes metabolic health in preventing heart disease.

Top 5 podcasts with Phil Ovadia

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226 snips
Apr 20, 2023 • 1h 25min

No.1 Heart Surgeon: Cardio Is A Waste Of Time For Weight Loss! Philip Ovadia

Dr. Philip Ovadia, an American heart surgeon and author of "Stay Off My Operating Table," shares his inspiring journey of overcoming obesity and advocating for metabolic health. He challenges the effectiveness of cardio for weight loss and highlights the critical roles of diet and lifestyle in preventing heart disease. Ovadia critiques the standard American diet, underscores the dangers of sugar, and champions a carnivore diet. His mission is clear: to prioritize prevention over medication and make healthy living the norm.
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34 snips
Feb 15, 2024 • 1h 2min

Heart Surgeon: Spike in Heart Deaths, Tips to Reverse Arterial Plaque

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.
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18 snips
Mar 25, 2025 • 1h 7min

Reversing Heart Disease Through Metabolic Health | Philip Ovadia, MD | Ep.64

Dr. Philip Ovadia, a renowned cardiac surgeon and founder of Ovadia Heart Health, dives into the crucial link between metabolic health and heart disease prevention. He challenges the traditional focus on cholesterol, advocating for a greater emphasis on insulin resistance and inflammation. Ovadia emphasizes the power of lifestyle changes and advanced testing, like Coronary Artery Calcium Score scans, to proactively manage heart health. His journey from obesity to wellness fuels a passionate call for a holistic approach, reshaping our understanding of heart disease.
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11 snips
Dec 28, 2024 • 1h 2min

Heart Surgeon Exposes the #1 Cause of Rising Heart Deaths

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.
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5 snips
Jan 2, 2025 • 1h 18min

#926 The Best Meal To Clear Out Your Arteries with Ben Azadi, Dr Philip Ovadia & Dr Sean O'Mara

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.