Diet Soda Brain Aging, Hidden Heart Attack Risk, New Cholesterol Pill, Lettuce Recall, and more... : 1507
Summary
Dave Asprey discusses new research linking artificial sweeteners to accelerated cognitive decline and highlights myosteatosis as a key predictor of cardiovascular risk beyond calcium scores. He critiques a new PCSK9 inhibitor pill, advocating for ApoB testing instead, and warns against bagged lettuce due to cyclospora outbreaks. The episode also covers gut-brain connections in anxiety and advises swapping bananas for avocado in smoothies to preserve polyphenols.
Topics discussed
Intro and iRestore red light therapy for hair and skin
Viome RNA testing for personalized nutrition
Artificial sweeteners linked to faster cognitive decline
Myosteatosis as a predictor of heart disease risk
New Merck PCSK9 pill and the case for ApoB testing
Cyclospora outbreak in pre-washed lettuce
iRestore red light therapy recap and discount
Gatlin optimization for when labs look normal
Gut-brain coupling and its link to anxiety
Why bananas destroy polyphenols in berry smoothies
Future predictions on muscle density and cholesterol
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