Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Join us as cardiologist Dr. Pradip Jamnadas (MD) explains the link between chronic inflammation and visceral fat. In this episode, we explore how high insulin levels act as a metabolic brake, preventing fat oxidation and cellular renewal. Dr. Jamnadas shares his vast cardiovascular expertise to explain the science of cellular autophagy and why prolonged fasting is a clinical powerhouse for cellular repair. By shifting the focus from calories to hormonal optimization, this episode offers a masterclass in preventative medicine. This episode is essential for anyone interested in the science of fasting, both intermittent fasting and the magic of the 36-hour fast, and how it can improve metabolic flexibility.

In This Episode, We Reveal:
* The Dangers of Visceral Fat: A clinical review of why ectopic fat storage in the abdominal cavity is the primary driver of systemic inflammation and cardiovascular disease.
* The Insulin-Adipose Connection: Understanding the hormonal "lock" that prevents the mobilization of stored energy and how fasting restores insulin sensitivity.
* Autophagy & Cellular Maintenance: A scientific breakdown of the body’s innate repair mechanism and the specific fasting durations required to trigger protein recycling.
* The "Starvation" Myth vs. Clinical Fasting: Differentiating between nutrient deprivation and the controlled, physiological state of metabolic switching.
* Electrolytes & Metabolic Support: Why sodium, magnesium, and potassium are non-negotiable for maintaining cardiovascular stability during extended fasting windows.
* Worst foods: Identifying the "healthy" processed foods that trigger metabolic dysfunction and the four nutrient-dense pillars of health.

Scientific Resources & Dr. Jamnadas’s Work:
* Dr Jamnadas Website: orlandocvi.com/medical-providers/dr-jamnadas
* Dr. Jamnadas YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@pradipjamnadasmd
* Keto Is Key documentary: ketoiskeymovie.vhx.tv
* Peer-Reviewed Context: Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Health and Disease (NEJM): nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra1905136

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
2:11 Why your belly is more dangerous than you think
8:43 The hormone behind every modern disease
16:29 The healthy food that's quietly making you sick
23:30 How to actually start fasting without failing
39:22 The fast that melts belly fat fastest
43:14 Autophagy: the body's hidden repair mode
49:04 Why electrolytes are non-negotiable
54:25 The four foods every person needs
1:01:05 The 400lb patient who fasted for 6 months

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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.

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