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How Insulin Resistance Creates a “Starving Heart”

Watch the full episode with Dr. Anthony Jay: https://youtu.be/fCIAp6ufGZc Dr. Anthony Jay argues that insulin resistance can leave the heart short on fuel. In this Savage Segment from Episode 909, Robert Sikes and Dr. Anthony Jay explore the idea he calls a “starving heart.” He explains how the heart uses fat and glucose, and why he believes a shift toward sugar burning can become a problem when insulin resistance develops. Jay cites research comparing early heart attack risk factors, then shows how fasting insulin and glucose feed a HOMA-IR score. They also discuss high blood sugar, age, stress, LDL, and why one lipid panel may miss part of the picture. Watch for Jay’s account of how fuel use, lab results, and heart risk might connect, and where he thinks common testing falls short. Get…