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Jun 2024
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#306 - AMA #60: preventing cognitive dec...

Peter Attia, MD
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In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter provides insights on a broad range of important topics. He delves into the prevention of cognitive decline, the link between cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease, and methods to lower blood glucose, insulin, and apoB. He also addresses nutrition-related queries, exploring the impact of dietary habits on weight loss and longevity, how a person can identify the best diet for themselves, and common nutrition myths. Additional discussions include optimal blood pressure, daily step goals, the benefits of standing versus sitting desks, and much more.

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We discuss:

  • Overview of topics and episode format [1:40];
  • Preventing cognitive decline [5:00];
  • How to lower blood glucose and insulin [13:30];
  • The relationship between lipids, CVD, and Alzheimer’s disease, and whether statins can increase the risk of neurodegenerative disorders and AD [23:15];
  • Reducing apoB levels through exercise and diet [31:45];
  • Pharmacological options for lowering apoB [38:00];
  • How nutrition impacts longevity via metabolic health, muscle mass, BMD and more [40:15];
  • How can someone determine the best diet for themselves? [43:45];
  • Nutrition myth: All weight loss is good [46:45];
  • Nutrition myth: Metabolic rates are dramatically different among individuals based on genetics [49:00];
  • Nutrition myth: Losing weight after a brief period of overeating is impossible [53:45];
  • Nutrition myth: GLP-1 agonists are a replacement for a healthy lifestyle [57:45];
  • Nutrition myth: There is a single best diet for weight loss [1:03:00];
  • Nutrition oversimplification: All calories are created equal [1:05:45];
  • Daily step goals [1:06:45];
  • The benefits of standing versus sitting throughout the day [1:10:45];
  • How to identify the most impactful and easiest-to-implement ways to improve your health [1:12:30];
  • The critical importance of emotional health [1:14:30];
  • Why supplements should be considered as supportive aids rather than primary solutions in one’s strategy to improve longevity [1:18:00];
  • Strategies for reducing high blood pressure [1:20:45];
  • Peter’s biggest frustrations with "mainstream health advice" [1:28:00];
  • Peter’s chaotic, yet cherished, morning routine [1:31:00]; and
  • More.

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