Fitness Confidential With Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2303 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes back Dr. Philip Ovadia and they discuss the standard of care in medicine, heart disease, cholesterol, vitamins, and more. [libsyn_podcast id=26185845] PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN THE STANDARD OF CARE Vinnie welcomes Dr. Philip Ovadia back to the show for another visit and to chat a bit about Dr. Ovadia's reputation for not mincing words. (2:40) Vinnie asks Dr. Ovadia what exactly is meant in the medical industry by "the standard of care", and how he prefers to approach his medical practice. (5:40) Dr. Ovadia explains he only recommends a statin when it will benefit the patient. (10:55) LDL is not adequate information to determine whether a statin is needed. Cholesterol ratios of triglycerides/HDL are a more accurate indicator, as well as a CAC score. Vinnie recommends a CAC score, even if your insurance doesn't pay for it--it should only cost the equivalent of a few tr