Top Gastroenterologist Explains The Connection Between Belly Fat, Inflammation, and Heart Disease and Why Your Diet Is Destroying Your Gut With Dr. Pal

Dhru Purohit Show

Dhru Purohit

Medicine, Health & Fitness, Alternative Health

4.7 • 3.4K Ratings

🗓️ 10 June 2024

⏱️ 92 minutes

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This episode is brought to you by LMNT, Lifeforce, and AquaTru. Cardiovascular disease is increasingly prevalent among South Asians, particularly Indian immigrants. The rise of this health issue, especially among younger Indian Americans, is attributed not only to lifestyle factors but also to cultural beliefs surrounding success and a lack of emphasis on prioritizing health. Today’s guest joins us in dissecting these nuances and encouraging individuals to focus on longevity. Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. Manickam Palaniappan (Dr. Pal) to discuss the dangers of belly fat and visceral fat, particularly among the South Asian population. Dr. Pal explains why South Asians should be cautious even if they have a "normal" lipid profile but aren't considered obese by traditional standards. He also shares his personal journey, which led to a deeper understanding of true health and the challenges immigrants face in achieving success. Dr. Pal provides top tips on optimal fiber and protein intake and identifies the risk factors for heart disease. Dr. Manickam Palaniappan is a renowned gastroenterologist recognized for his expertise in digestive health and innovative treatment approaches. Currently serving as a leading gastroenterologist at a major medical center, Dr. Palaniappan is highly respected for his skill in managing complex gastrointestinal disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease, liver diseases, and colorectal cancer. His commitment to patient care is matched by his involvement in cutting-edge research, contributing to numerous peer-reviewed publications that have advanced the field of gastroenterology. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Pal dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Why belly fat is dangerous (00:00:02 / 00:00:02) Dr. Pal’s journey in discovering why visceral fat was dangerous (3:22 / 3:22) What is visceral fat (12:15 / 8:54) Genetics versus environment (17: 20 / 14:00) The importance of gut health in reclaiming your health (21:20 / 17:00) The role of excess insulin, flours, and seed oils (28:51 / 24:00) Risk Factors that impact heart disease (44:50 / 40:00) Fiber and optimal amounts (49:00 / 44:16) Prioritizing protein (51:50 / 47:00) Body composition test (54:00 / 49:50) Five points of Gut Man challenge (1:00:00 / 54:30) Tracking your calorie intake as an assessment tool (1:04:00 / 58:00) Top mistakes people make in their journey (1:16 50 / 1:12:00) Final Thoughts (1:22:00 / 1:1:17:00) Also mentioned in this episode: Study on the increase in skeletal muscle index amounts to a reduction in insulin resistance and risk of type 2 diabetes risk For more on Dr. Pal, follow him on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, or his website. Right now, LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any purchase. Head over to DrinkLMNT.com/dhru today. Right now, you can save $250 on your first diagnostic and get personalized suggestions. Optimize your longevity and track your progress; go to mylifeforce.com/dhru! AquaTru is a countertop reverse osmosis purifier with a four-stage filtration system that removes 15x more contaminants than the bestselling water filters out there. Go to dhrupurohit.com/filter/ and get $100 off when you try AquaTru for yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Why is belly fat so dangerous to our overall health?
0:03.7	If your waist circumference is more than 102 centimeters in men,
0:08.4	and if your waist circumference is more than 88 centimeters in women, you are at increased risk of heart disease.
0:16.0	So people who are listening to this podcast, they can do this a simple test by themselves in
0:20.8	the morning, they can just measure the waist circumference around their
0:23.7	belly button if it is more than 100 to 102 1.02 centimeters in men, then it is a wake-up call for you.
0:30.6	It is an indication that the adipose tissue overflow is happening.
0:35.2	It's happening. And adipose tissue is not bad. You need adipose tissue.
0:40.8	Okay, adipose tissue releases a hormone called adiponectum.
0:46.2	And what this does is similar to what we talked about in starvation.
0:49.4	It releases a lot of hormone regulations where all the fat issues are getting broken down into energy and you can use them for when you are not having enough foot similar to our ancestors during fasting and hunting time.
1:05.4	But what is happening is and that adipose tissue adiponectin hormone regulation happens very
1:10.4	well if it is a subcutaneous fat. When it is flowing into visceral fat, the adiponectin
1:16.1	goes down. And when adiponectin goes down, the transmembrane fatty acid reflex is the problem with this metabolic profile
1:26.2	that I talked about with increased triglycerides and increased LDL and
1:29.1	decrease hTL and when that goes up and that is where the underlying problem of your, you know,
1:35.8	plaque formation in the blood vessels applying the heart and that increases the risk of,
1:40.1	you know, hypertension and heart disease and everything.
1:42.0	So... you know hypertension and heart disease and everything. So it is bottom line it is very
1:46.9	clear that visceral fat increases the risk of heart disease. This is what I explained to all my patients on the clinical level.
1:56.7	But I go a step beyond that and then I say that yes, it's good that you know we found your diabetes we found your
2:03.9	hypertension now you know that visceral fat is at increased risk of heart disease and now we can
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