Welcome back to Lower the Dose! In this episode, host and endocrinologist Dr. Rangi for a deep dive into an often-overlooked connection: how your metabolism can predict heart attacks, long before any symptoms show up in your arteries. We usually think of heart disease as something to do with cholesterol or family history, but as you’ll hear today, the earliest warning signs often come not from your heart, but from subtle shifts in your blood sugar, hormones, and even your sleep patterns.

Dr. Rangi breaks down the idea of the “silent decade”, the years when your body starts whispering about future troubles, if only you know how to listen. You’ll learn about the early metabolic signals that most doctors miss, why normal cholesterol isn’t the whole story, and how things like belly fat, sugar swings, and chronic stress stack up to put you at higher risk. Plus, practical tips you can use right away to start protecting your heart, long before you ever need a cardiologist.

If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s more you could be doing to stay ahead of heart disease, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Let’s get started!

00:00 "Heart Attacks Begin Quietly"

04:28 "Visceral Fat and Insulin Resistance"

08:24 "Rethinking Preventative Health Insights"

10:27 "Preventing Disease Through Early Detection"

13:14 "Belly Fat and Blood Sugar"

17:37 "Personalized Liver Health Testing"

20:13 Holistic Heart Health Program

25:31 "Preventing Disease Through Early Action"

26:44 "Heart Health: A New Perspective"

Show Website - https://lowerthedosepodcast.com/

Dr. Rangi's Website - https://rangimd.com/

Podcast Partner - TopHealth - https://tophealth.care/

Dr. Rangi's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaiwant-rangi-md-face-32226b97/

“Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”