Peter Attia
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Metabolic liver health: how to assess risk, catch dysfunction early, and more (AMA 88 sneak peek)
In this "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) episode, Peter takes a deep dive into the liver and its central role in metabolic health.
Gum recession: a common oral health issue that often goes unnoticed
Gum recession is common, often silent, and sometimes worsened by the very habits meant to protect your teeth.
404 ‒ Mental health beyond neurotransmitters: hormones in psychiatry, psychedelic therapies, & more
In this episode, Peter sits down with Dr.
Multifactorial trials: taking apart the kitchen sink
What a multifactorial trial can prove, what it can't, and why the difference matters more than it…
403 ‒ Peptides: separating scientific promise from marketing hype
In this episode, Peter returns to the topic of peptides, offering a clear and accessible guide to a field surrounded by both genuine scientific promise and widespread misinformation.
Does protein restriction still make sense in modern kidney care?
The case for limiting protein to protect the kidneys was built in a different era of nephrology.
402 ‒ NMR blood analysis: how mortality risk and more can be assessed from a single blood sample
In this episode, Jim Otvos, Ph. D., recounts the unlikely story of transforming a flawed cancer test into a new way of measuring lipoproteins, explains what…
Zero coronary calcium does not mean zero cardiovascular risk
A zero calcium score is useful, but it should not be used to dismiss sustained LDL-C elevation in young adults.
#401 ‒ How curiosity transforms medicine: extraordinary discoveries that changed modern healthcare
“The history of medicine is full of examples where we didn't invent the underlying mechanism.
Lithium and Alzheimer’s disease: what to weave of this LATTICE?
A negative clinical trial leaves open questions about lithium and Alzheimer’s disease.