46. Clinical Evidence That Meat Based & Keto Diets Do Not Increase Risk of Heart Disease

In the face of flawed nutrition guidelines that have been influenced by sponsorships and contracts from processed food and soda companies, I would like to present some clinical studies showing no CVD risk of hunter-gatherer, meat-based, or keto diets. - Small dense LDL particles or oxidized LDL particles often get caught in inflamed arterial tissue which has become porous and sticky. - Inflammation can be caused by chronic hyperinsulinemia and high blood sugar OR by bacteria. - Atherosclerotic plaque builds up as our immune system, monocytes and macrophages, attack the bacteria. Foam cells are formed and small, dense LDL particles can be caught in the repair process. - Visceral fat increases risk for ICU admission and the need for ventilation for Covid-19 - The immune system and organ function are compromised by visceral fat. - The best ways to reduce visceral fat are intermittent fasting and a low-carb diet. LINKS: The paradoxical nature of hunter-gatherer diets: meat-based, yet non-atherogenic Impact of a 2-year trial of nutritional ketosis on indices of cardiovascular disease risk in patients with type 2 diabetes More visceral fat increases risk for COVID-19 ICU admission, mechanical ventilation Jan 13, 2021 Visceral fat shows the strongest association with the need of intensive care in patients with COVID-19   CONNECT WITH ZANE: If you would like a greater understanding of the lifestyle concepts I've mentioned, please take a look at the Metabolic Makeover program. Metabolic Makeover: Click here   Questions? You can email your questions to [email protected]. Connect with me at zanegriggs.com or on Instagram @zanegriggsfitness   QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY A study of the effects of a ketogenic diet The typical western/ American diet The hunter/ gatherer diet Not all LDL are created equal Polyunsaturated fats and oxidation  What causes heart disease The link between dental health and heart disease High visceral fat and vulnerability to COVID19 How to reverse a fatty liver The health benefits of the ketogenic diet