396. Heart Surgeon Performed 3,400 Heart Surgeries. Here’s What Actually Causes Heart Disease

Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health.Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com_____Heart surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia joins Judy Cho to discuss what may actually drive heart disease beyond a single focus on LDL cholesterol. Drawing from 25 years in cardiac surgery and more than 3,400 operations, he explains why insulin resistance, inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, diet, and vascular damage deserve more attention in heart disease prevention.The conversation also examines statins, coronary artery calcium scans, CT angiograms, seed oils, processed carbohydrates, red meat, vegan diets, gut health, and nutrient absorption. Dr. Ovadia shares how becoming obese and prediabetic changed his own understanding of metabolic health, and why he now focuses on helping patients avoid the operating table.We discuss the following: Dr. Ovadia’s lessons from 3,400 heart surgeriesWhy cholesterol isn't the root causePharmaceutical and food industry influenceHow diet guidelines failed patientsDr. Ovadia's personal health transformationSeed oils vs processed carbohydratesEarly warning signs of heart diseaseCoronary calcium scan and CT angiogramWhat a heart surgeon eats for breakfastDr. Ovadia’s new bookCan vegans have optimal health?When diet alone isn't enough_____EPISODE RESOURCESNutritionist's Guide to the Carnivore DietDr. Philip Ovadia's WebsiteDr. Philip Ovadia's InstagramStay Off My Kitchen Table BookStay Off My Operating Table (First Book)_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER📫 Tips and Weekly UpdatesJUDY CHO RESOURCES⛑️ Work with Us🎙️ Podcast📕 Inflammation Fix Book📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet📚 Articles🎁 Free Resources📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners_____*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice. If you want to try GI-Resolve, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/