Sep 22, 2025, 3:00 AM ETInterview, Webinar

Insulin Doctor: The Fastest Way To Burn Dangerous Visceral Fat! I'm Finding Mould In My Patients!

Visceral fat (stomach fat) is identified as highly detrimental, inflammatory, and the primary driver of the current heart disease epidemic.
Glucose is toxic in the bloodstream and "glycates" (attaches to) blood vessels, impairing enzyme and hormone function; the body removes it via insulin.
Frequent consumption of carbs, sugar, and processed foods keeps insulin elevated, leading to insulin resistance and increased heart disease risk.
Heart attacks are caused by plaque rupture and subsequent blood clot formation, not merely by the plaque blocking the artery.
The "perfect storm" for heart attacks involves three simultaneous failures: plaque formation, plaque instability (rupture), and hyper-coagulability (clotting).
Hyperinsulinemia (high background insulin) occurs long before a diabetes diagnosis, causing vascular damage, fatty liver, and visceral fat accumulation.
Insulin is an "atherogenic molecule" that stimulates smooth muscle proliferation, vasoconstriction, and inflammation.
Coronary artery disease can develop in non-diabetics who have insulin resistance and high fasting insulin levels.
By the time a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis is made (high blood sugar), the patient often already has significant coronary artery disease.

Fasting is distinct from calorie restriction; it lowers insulin to allow fat mobilization, whereas calorie restriction slows metabolism and causes muscle loss.
After 12 hours of fasting, the body begins depleting glycogen and shifts to burning visceral fat.
Ketones are a cleaner fuel source than glucose, producing fewer reactive oxygen species and improving mitochondrial efficiency.
Fasting triggers the production of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), enhancing cognitive function, memory, and visual acuity.
Fasting mobilizes stem cells from the bone marrow, boosting immunity and repairing blood vessel linings (endothelial progenitor cells).
Fasting increases growth hormone production, which aids in muscle retention and fat loss.
Recommended fasting protocols include:
- 12-12 (12 hours fasting, 12 hours eating) for maintenance.
- 18-6 (18 hours fasting, 6 hours eating) for visceral fat reduction.
- 36-hour fasts once a month for long-term health.
- 48-hour or 72-hour water fasts (with electrolytes) for reversing diabetes and significant weight loss, performed under medical supervision.
Women can fast but may experience muscle breakdown if performing prolonged aerobic exercise in a fasted state; High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and resistance training are preferred.
Autophagy (cellular recycling) occurs during fasting, removing damaged organelles and improving cellular function.

Excessive aerobic activity (e.g., long-distance marathon training) can increase inflammation and coronary artery disease risk.
Short bursts of sprinting and resistance training are recommended as superior for heart health compared to prolonged steady-state cardio.
Optimal exercise involves high-intensity intervals (30-45 seconds) followed by full rest periods to allow for the clearance of reactive oxygen species.
Chronic sleep deprivation causes insulin resistance within a single night.
Over-exercise can cause relative ischemia in the gut, damaging the vagus nerve and leading to heart palpitations and arrhythmias.
The Vagus nerve connects the brain, heart, and gut; its dysfunction (often due to leaky gut or stress) leads to an imbalance between sympathetic (fight) and parasympathetic (rest) states.
Vagus nerve stimulation techniques include deep breathing (4-second inhale, 8-second exhale), humming, cold water on the face/eyes, and neck massage.

Approximately 70% of homes contain mold toxicity, which causes chronic low-grade inflammation and systemic immune reactions.
Mold toxicity is linked to increased coronary calcium progression and cardiovascular events.
"Leaky gut" allows bacterial wall products (Lipopolysaccharides) to enter the bloodstream, traveling to the liver to cause fatty liver and inflammation.
Food sensitivities (e.g., undiagnosed Celiac disease) can cause leaky gut, leading to premature coronary artery disease even without typical digestive symptoms.
Toxins such as pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals (e.g., arsenic in rice), and "forever chemicals" (PFAS) contribute to metabolic disruption and inflammation.
A healthy microbiome requires high fiber intake (30-40 different vegetable types per week) and fermented foods to produce postbiotics like Vitamin K2.
Sleep disruption and frequent time zone changes negatively impact the gut microbiome and liver function.

Processed foods, refined wheat, white rice, and foods high in omega-6 vegetable seed oils are detrimental.
White rice contains high levels of arsenic; it should be soaked overnight, the water discarded, and cooked with excess water to reduce toxicity.
Overcooking or burning food creates Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs), which trigger radical increases in inflammation.
Excessive fruit consumption (high fructose) contributes to fatty liver, diabetes, and coronary artery disease.
Calcium supplements are advised against; instead, Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K2 should be taken to direct calcium to bones rather than arteries.
Patients on Warfarin (Coumadin) have reduced Vitamin K1/K2 levels, increasing the risk of coronary calcification.
Coffee is beneficial due to polyphenols and soluble fiber (feeding the microbiome), not just caffeine, though excessive intake (>600mg/day) is toxic.
Grass-finished meat is preferred over corn-fed meat to increase Omega-3s and K2 while reducing toxins.
Recommended supplements include Vitamin D3, K2, Omega-3, Inulin/FOS, Nattokinase (blood thinner), and spore-based probiotics.

A Coronary Calcium Score is the primary metric for detecting atherosclerosis; a score of zero indicates low risk.
An inflammatory panel (e.g., Cleveland Heart Labs) is essential to check for small, dense, oxidized LDL particles, CRP, IL-6, and TNF levels.
Insulin testing is crucial for detecting metabolic derangement years before glucose levels indicate diabetes.
High total cholesterol is not inherently dangerous; the concern is "small, dense LDL" caused by sugar, toxins, and inflammation.
Depression and mental fog are identified as symptoms of systemic inflammation rather than purely psychological issues.
Statins are effective at lowering LDL but can cause sarcopenia (muscle loss), mitochondrial dysfunction, and cognitive issues in 20-30% of patients.

The medical profession is shifting away from a "myopic" cholesterol-only focus toward a holistic inflammation-based model of heart disease.
Dr. Jamnadas advocates for a return to "natural" human physiology, including fasting and feasting cycles, which have been lost in modern living.
The root cause of coronary artery disease is almost always an unidentified source of inflammation (mold, gut dysbiosis, food sensitivity, or toxins).
Dr. Jamnadas believes lifestyle intervention can halt and flatten the progression of coronary calcium, though existing calcification cannot be removed.
The "essential hypertension" concept is challenged; high blood pressure is viewed as a symptom of underlying causes like hyperinsulinemia or sleep apnea.
Dr. Jamnadas emphasizes living in the "present moment" to manage the emotional toll of his work and to inspire patients to make immediate lifestyle changes.