Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
The #1 cause of heart attacks and strokes, and it isn't what you've been told. Board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia reveals how to fix your heart and cholesterol naturally. Head to betterhelp.com/primalpodcast to get 10% off your first month and take the first step toward better mental and metabolic health.
Is it possible to reverse heart disease and get off life-long medications by changing what’s on your plate? In this episode, Dr. Philip Ovadia joins Kerry to discuss the transformative power of the carnivore diet and the true cause of heart disease. Drawing from over 3,000 heart surgeries, Dr. Ovadia explains why the traditional medical model is failing and how high-fat, low-carb living is the key to cardiovascular healing. Whether you are struggling with high blood pressure or curious about the truth behind statins, this episode provides the medical clarity needed to stay off the operating table.
In This Episode, We Reveal:
- The Statin Myth: Understanding the gap between pharmaceutical marketing and real-world effectiveness.
- Heart Disease Reversal: How Kerry moved from 15 medications to zero through meat-based nutrition.
- LDL and cholesterol: Why the quality of your cholesterol matters significantly more than the total quantity.
- Hormonal Healing: How high-fat diets signal the body to repair arterial damage rather than just masking symptoms.
- The Failure of Standard Care: Why traditional doctors often provide a "hopeless" outlook on heart failure.
- Essential Heart Testing: The specific metabolic markers your doctor likely isn't running—but should be.
- Butter vs. Orange Juice: A clinical look at which "health foods" are actually destroying your metabolic flexibility.
Resources & Dr. Ovadia’s Work:
Dr. Ovadia’s Website: ifixhearts.com
Free Resource: Stay Off My Kitchen Table: ifixhearts.com/primal
Kerry’s Journey: https://healinghumanity.movie/events/
Study: Metabolic Health & Cardiovascular Risk (2025 Meta-Analysis): Systematic review confirming that carbohydrate restriction improves triglycerides and insulin markers.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12417190
The Lipid Energy Model (LEM): The scientific framework explaining the "Lean Mass Hyper-Responder" phenotype (High LDL, High HDL, Low Triglycerides).
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9147253
Timestamps:
00:00 Doctors Said His Heart Would Never Heal
02:18 From 15 Medications to Zero: Kerry's Journey
06:05 What Doctors Won't Tell You About Heart Failure
12:03 The Statin Regret: Marketing vs Reality
18:06 A Heart Surgeon's Wake-Up Call
20:02 Can High Fat Really Fix Your Heart?
24:51 Kerry's First 30 Days: The Transformation Begins
29:03 One Year Later: Complete Heart Reversal
32:01 1000 Days of Meat: Kerry's Heart Now
34:27 Why Your LDL Number Doesn't Tell the Whole Story
37:03 The Tests Your Doctor Isn't Running
42:10 Butter vs Orange Juice: What's Really Worse?
46:32 Foods That Destroy vs Heal Your Heart
53:13 Salt, Fasting & Extra Heart Health Tools
58:27 Final Advice: Should You Try Carnivore?
01:01:16 The Vegan Chapter & New Book Reveal
Primal Resources:
Primal Tallow Balms & Soaps: shop.theprimal.com
GoCarnivore App: gocarnivore.com
Connect With Us:
Website: theprimal.com
Instagram: @theprimal.podcast
Twitter/X: @ThePrimal_Pod
About Rina Ahluwalia & The Primal Podcast
This is a Metabolic and Holistic Health Channel dedicated to all aspects of health and biological optimization. Hosted by Rina Ahluwalia, a leading voice in root-cause wellness, The Primal Podcast features in-depth discussions with world-renowned medical experts and doctors to help you master your health naturally.
Medical Disclaimer
Note: The content provided in this video and description is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this channel.
The #1 cause of heart attacks and strokes, and it isn't what you've been told. Board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia reveals how to fix your heart and cholesterol naturally. Head to betterhelp.com/primalpodcast to get 10% off your first month and take the first step toward better mental and metabolic health.
Is it possible to reverse heart disease and get off life-long medications by changing what’s on your plate? In this episode, Dr. Philip Ovadia joins Kerry to discuss the transformative power of the carnivore diet and the true cause of heart disease. Drawing from over 3,000 heart surgeries, Dr. Ovadia explains why the traditional medical model is failing and how high-fat, low-carb living is the key to cardiovascular healing. Whether you are struggling with high blood pressure or curious about the truth behind statins, this episode provides the medical clarity needed to stay off the operating table.
In This Episode, We Reveal:
- The Statin Myth: Understanding the gap between pharmaceutical marketing and real-world effectiveness.
- Heart Disease Reversal: How Kerry moved from 15 medications to zero through meat-based nutrition.
- LDL and cholesterol: Why the quality of your cholesterol matters significantly more than the total quantity.
- Hormonal Healing: How high-fat diets signal the body to repair arterial damage rather than just masking symptoms.
- The Failure of Standard Care: Why traditional doctors often provide a "hopeless" outlook on heart failure.
- Essential Heart Testing: The specific metabolic markers your doctor likely isn't running—but should be.
- Butter vs. Orange Juice: A clinical look at which "health foods" are actually destroying your metabolic flexibility.
Resources & Dr. Ovadia’s Work:
Dr. Ovadia’s Website: ifixhearts.com
Free Resource: Stay Off My Kitchen Table: ifixhearts.com/primal
Kerry’s Journey: https://healinghumanity.movie/events/
Study: Metabolic Health & Cardiovascular Risk (2025 Meta-Analysis): Systematic review confirming that carbohydrate restriction improves triglycerides and insulin markers.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12417190
The Lipid Energy Model (LEM): The scientific framework explaining the "Lean Mass Hyper-Responder" phenotype (High LDL, High HDL, Low Triglycerides).
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9147253
Timestamps:
00:00 Doctors Said His Heart Would Never Heal
02:18 From 15 Medications to Zero: Kerry's Journey
06:05 What Doctors Won't Tell You About Heart Failure
12:03 The Statin Regret: Marketing vs Reality
18:06 A Heart Surgeon's Wake-Up Call
20:02 Can High Fat Really Fix Your Heart?
24:51 Kerry's First 30 Days: The Transformation Begins
29:03 One Year Later: Complete Heart Reversal
32:01 1000 Days of Meat: Kerry's Heart Now
34:27 Why Your LDL Number Doesn't Tell the Whole Story
37:03 The Tests Your Doctor Isn't Running
42:10 Butter vs Orange Juice: What's Really Worse?
46:32 Foods That Destroy vs Heal Your Heart
53:13 Salt, Fasting & Extra Heart Health Tools
58:27 Final Advice: Should You Try Carnivore?
01:01:16 The Vegan Chapter & New Book Reveal
Primal Resources:
Primal Tallow Balms & Soaps: shop.theprimal.com
GoCarnivore App: gocarnivore.com
Connect With Us:
Website: theprimal.com
Instagram: @theprimal.podcast
Twitter/X: @ThePrimal_Pod
About Rina Ahluwalia & The Primal Podcast
This is a Metabolic and Holistic Health Channel dedicated to all aspects of health and biological optimization. Hosted by Rina Ahluwalia, a leading voice in root-cause wellness, The Primal Podcast features in-depth discussions with world-renowned medical experts and doctors to help you master your health naturally.
Medical Disclaimer
Note: The content provided in this video and description is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this channel.
![Neuroscientist: #1 Way To Lose Weight & Double Autophagy [EAT THIS]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hzU7mLn6A1A/mqdefault.jpg "Neuroscientist: #1 Way To Lose Weight & Double Autophagy [EAT THIS]
The science-backed protocol to double autophagy and lose weight using sardine fasting, with Dr. Dom D’Agostino. Try ARMRA Colostrum for yourself, go to https://armra.com/theprimalpodcast or enter code THEPRIMALPODCAST to get 15% off your first order.
Is there a single metabolic switch that can accelerate weight loss while repairing your cells? In this episode, world-renowned metabolic researcher Dr. Dom D’Agostino (PhD) joins us to explain the science of autophagy, ketosis, and the gut microbiome. Referencing decades of laboratory research and clinical observation, Dr. D’Agostino explains why the traditional calories in, calories out model fails to account for cellular signaling and nutrient density. From the specific biochemical benefits of sardine fasting to the role of ketones in preserving gut barrier integrity, this conversation provides the medical clarity needed to optimize your biology. Whether you are looking to reverse metabolic dysfunction or seeking the latest data on nutritional ketosis, this episode bridges the gap between science and practical human experience.
In This Episode, We Reveal:
* The Autophagy Switch: A scientific breakdown of how to double cellular cleanup and the specific dietary triggers that initiate protein recycling.
* The Sardine Fasting Protocol: Why this specific high-protein, high-omega-3 approach is a clinical powerhouse for metabolic health and rapid ketosis.
* Ketosis & Disease Prevention: Moving beyond the scale to understand how ketones function as signaling molecules for longevity and neuroprotection.
* Gut Barrier Integrity: The relationship between the microbiome and metabolic health, and why maintaining the gut lining is the first line of defense against systemic inflammation.
* Translating Research to Reality: How to apply cutting-edge metabolic data to daily life for sustainable weight loss and disease prevention.
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Scientific Resources & Dr. D’Agostino’s Work:
* Journal Article: Ketogenic Diet and Metabolic Health (Springer): https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12916-024-03775-4
* Clinical Research: Metabolic Switching and Health (PubMed): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37057184/
* Historical Context: Nutritional Ketosis in Medicine (PubMed): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41562187/
* Dr. DAgostino’s Website & Research: https://ketonutrition.org/
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
02:11 – The One Biomarker That Rules Them All
04:27 – What Is Sardine Fasting?
12:05 – His Body Changed In 3 Days
15:39 – Does Sardine Fasting Target Visceral Fat?
16:33 – His Insulin Was Flagged As Too Low
18:25 – The Cholesterol Debate On Keto
21:42 – Bone Health On A Ketogenic Diet
25:13 – Which Sardines To Buy And How Often
28:14 – The 3-Day Monthly Reset
31:45 – What Ketosis Does To Your Gut
34:34 – Can Ketones Protect Your Brain?
37:46 – The Powerlifter Who Was Told Hed Die
44:44 – Ketones And The Longevity Pathways
50:10 – The Blood Marker More Important Than LDL
55:36 – Does MCT Oil Actually Boost Ketones?
59:37 – Five Foods A Neuroscientist Eats Daily
01:09:43 – The One Keto Food Quietly Killing Your Results
Primal Resources:
* Primal Tallow Balms & Soaps: https://shop.theprimal.com/
* GoCarnivore App: https://www.gocarnivore.com/
Connect With Us:
* Website: https://www.theprimal.com/
* Instagram: @theprimal.podcast
* Twitter/X: @ThePrimal_Pod
About Rina Ahluwalia & The Primal Podcast: Rina Ahluwalia is a leading researcher in root-cause healing and the founder of GoCarnivore.com. She facilitates high-level clinical discussions with world-renowned MDs and researchers to deconstruct the pathophysiology of modern disease and promote the science of the Proper Human Diet.
Medical Disclaimer Note: The content provided in this video and description is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this channel.")
