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This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers, Cozy Earth, and Rupa Health.\nInsulin resistance is a main driver of cardiovascular disease that we don\u2019t hear enough about. Paying attention to our sugar and starch intake, eating plenty of healthy fats and vegetables, and getting enough exercise can all dramatically improve our insulin sensitivity and reduce our risk of heart disease and other metabolic issues.\xa0\nFor the next few weeks, I\u2019ll be featuring in-depth episodes from my Longevity Roadmap docu-series. Today, we\u2019re talking all about heart health. Throughout this episode, you\u2019ll learn everything you need to know about preventing and treating cardiovascular disease from a functional perspective, from innovative testing to at-home lifestyle changes.\xa0\nTo get all of my longevity tips, sign up for my weekly Longevity newsletter at drhyman.com/longevity.\nIn this series, I am joined by my colleagues at The UltraWellness Center: Elizabeth Boham, MD, MS, RD, Medical Director and Physician; Todd LePine, MD, Physician; and George Papanicolaou, DO, Physician.\nThis episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers, Cozy Earth, and Rupa Health.\nBiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough formula contains seven different forms of magnesium, all of which have different functions in the body. There is truly nothing like it on the market. Go to magbreakthrough.com/hyman and use code hyman10 at checkout for 10% off your next order.\nCozy Earth makes the most comfortable, temperature-regulating, nontoxic sheets on the market. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code MARK40.\nRupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com.\n\nHere are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):\xa0\n\nWhy cardiovascular disease is not just about heart health (4:44 / 1:35)\n\nThe true role of cholesterol in cardiovascular disease (7:58 / 4:35)\xa0\n\nWhat causes inflammation? (12:53 / 9:40)\xa0\n\nAre statin drugs effective for the prevention of heart disease? (14:28 / 11:21)\xa0\n\nHabits to prevent heart disease (18:27 / 15:14)\xa0\n\nThe dangers of insulin resistance (20:23 / 17:00)\xa0\n\nThe importance of LDL cholesterol particle size (24:19 / 19:45)\xa0\n\nWhat is insulin resistance? (31:47 / 27:18)\xa0\n\nMarkers of inflammation (35:55 / 31:21)\xa0\n\nFour behaviors that reduce your risk of disease (49:54 / 45:44) \n\n\n \nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices