The Saturated Fat You Eat Is Not the Saturated Fat in Your Arteries: How Carbohydrates Shape Heart Risk

The Saturated Fat You Eat Is Not the Saturated Fat in Your Arteries: How Carbohydrates Shape Heart Risk

The Saturated Fat You Eat Is Not the Saturated Fat in Your Arteries: How Carbohydrates Shape Heart RiskDr. John Sciales
Published on: 06/01/2026

The saturated fat in your arteries often isn’t from the fat you eat. It’s made in the liver from sugar and refined carbs that raise insulin and drive fat production.

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Rethinking Cardiac and Metabolic Risk in Kidney Transplant Candidates

Rethinking Cardiac and Metabolic Risk in Kidney Transplant Candidates

Rethinking Cardiac and Metabolic Risk in Kidney Transplant CandidatesDr. John Sciales
Published on: 12/09/2025

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death after kidney transplantation. Early detection of insulin resistance and use of CCTA with FFRct can transform outcomes through proactive, life-saving prevention.

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How the Body Manages Fuel: Insulin Resistance, Glucose, Lactate, and the Gut Microbiome

How the Body Manages Fuel: Insulin Resistance, Glucose, Lactate, and the Gut Microbiome

How the Body Manages Fuel: Insulin Resistance, Glucose, Lactate, and the Gut MicrobiomeDr. John Sciales
Published on: 28/08/2025

Insulin is the body’s fuel foreman, directing energy to burn or store. When resistance develops, glucose, lactate, and gut microbes drive fatty liver, brain fog, and disease—revealing critical chances for prevention

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High Blood Pressure Unmasked: Why Metabolic Dysfunction—Not Just Your Heart—is the Real Culprit

High Blood Pressure Unmasked: Why Metabolic Dysfunction—Not Just Your Heart—is the Real Culprit

High Blood Pressure Unmasked: Why Metabolic Dysfunction—Not Just Your Heart—is the Real CulpritDr. John Sciales
Published on: 27/08/2025

High blood pressure isn’t just a heart issue—it’s driven by insulin resistance, inflammation, and seed oils. Lowering the cuff number isn’t enough; treating the root cause protects the heart, brain, kidneys, and metabolism.

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