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

Nutrition with Judy | Holistic Health | Carnivore · Jul 30, 2026 · 42m

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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…