Think it's just cholesterol? Think again. Discover why inflammation is what's actually causing heart disease and how to truly protect your cardiovascular health. For decades, we've been told that lowering cholesterol and eating a low-fat diet are the ultimate keys to preventing heart attacks. But emerging science reveals that cardiovascular disease is actually an inflammatory process driven by insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction. With a shocking 88% of Americans currently metabolically unhealthy, looking at standard cholesterol numbers is no longer enough to protect your heart. In this episode, leading experts Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Cindy Geyer, Dr. Eric Topol, and Dr. Aseem Malhotra break down the real root causes of heart disease. We explore why traditional testing often misses the mark, how lifestyle factors like chronic stress, isolation, and poor sleep fuel inflammation, and the cutting-edge diagnostics—like ApoB, Lp(a), and advanced lipid panels—you actually need to assess your true risk. We also dive into the controversial history of the low-fat diet and the truth about statins. The good news? Up to 80% of heart disease cases are entirely preventable through actionable diet and lifestyle changes. Stop treating the symptoms and learn how to address the hidden drivers of cardiovascular risk before they become a problem. Let's dive in. ⁠View Show Notes From This Episode ⁠⁠Sign up for Dr. Hyman’s Brainshaping Academy to learn how to nourish the biological systems that support your mental, emotional, and cognitive health ⁠ ⁠https://drhyman.com/products/brainshaping?utm_source=dr_hyman_show&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=may_27&utm_content=link⁠ ⁠ Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman⁠ ⁠https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast⁠ ⁠ Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal⁠ ⁠https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast⁠ ⁠ Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health⁠ ⁠https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox⁠ ⁠ Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results⁠ ⁠https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive⁠ This episode is brought to you by BON CHARGE, BIOptimizers, Rho, Made In, Seatopia, and Cozy Earth. Explore red light products at ⁠boncharge.com/hyman⁠ and enjoy 15% off with code HYMAN. Go to ⁠bioptimizers.com/hyman⁠ and use code HYMAN to save 15% off your order, plus get a free gift.  Explore science-backed products at ⁠rhonutrition.com⁠ and use code HYMAN for 20% off the entire site. Upgrade your cookware at ⁠madeincookware.com⁠ and save 10% off your first order with code HYMAN-HIVE. Find a cleaner source of seafood. Check out ⁠seatopia.fish/hyman⁠ and receive free shipping on your first order. Head to ⁠cozyearth.com⁠ to save 20% and upgrade all of your daily essentials today. #HeartDisease #Inflammation #CholesterolMyth #MetabolicHealth