Short answer: If inflammatory markers are low and Lp(a) is proportionally more elevated than LDL-P, then blood lipids probably account for part of the calcification, while factors impacting LDL oxidation come next and those impacting calcification directly come after that. For the latter two, the oxidative stress and calcium sections of the Cheat Sheet should be consulted. Watch the video or listen to the podcast with the links below. You can obtain a full transcript of the episode by signing up...
Sep 20, 2021•13 min
Short answer: The science behind dietary AGEs being bad for us is very poor-quality. While food that is treated to excessively high heat, such as fried food, should not be the major portion of our diet, dietary tables of AGEs in foods are not accurate and dietary AGEs are probably not a major source of AGEs within our bodies. Blackstrap molasses should be seen as a sweetener that is better than refined sugar and can be an important source of minerals. Watch the video or listen to the podcast wit...
Sep 17, 2021•8 min
Short answer: The second law of thermodynamics means that concentrations of specific chemicals or positive or negative charges will always "want" to disperse and randomly mix in their environment, making concentrations of ions such as sodium or potassium a form of potential energy. While the pump normally uses energy from ATP to invest into creating those concentrations, if ATP levels are low and sodium and potassium are already highly concentrated on opposite sides of the cell membrane, their p...
Sep 16, 2021•26 min
Short answer: Alpha-GPC, ginkgo biloba, lion's mane, and a comprehensive analysis of your nutrient status as outlined in Testing Nutritional Status: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet to see if anything is missing. Watch the video or listen to the podcast with the links below. You can obtain a full transcript of the episode by signing up for the Masterpass at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/q&a Please consider supporting my work by making a purchase using these links at one of my affiliates: https://ch...
Sep 15, 2021•8 min
Short answer: Apart from well known acute risks such as fainting, hypoglycemia, or dehydration from a blood donation, there isn't anything to worry about except making sure you don't become deficient in iron. Watch the video or listen to the podcast with the links below. You can obtain a full transcript of the episode by signing up for the Masterpass at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/q&a Please consider supporting my work by making a purchase using these links at one of my affiliates: https:...
Sep 14, 2021•6 min
Short answer: 15 grams of psyllium husk should lower LDL-C over 6 weeks, and you may be able to get away with cutting the dose down to 5-10 grams if using a fine powder. Watch the video or listen to the podcast with the links below. You can obtain a full transcript of the episode by signing up for the Masterpass at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/q&a Please consider supporting my work by making a purchase using these links at one of my affiliates: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/foursigmatic ,...
Sep 13, 2021•11 min
Short answer: When trying to stop the early progression of insulin resistance, it is best to use a combination of strength, power and muscle building, fat loss, and high-intensity exercise in 20-second to one-minute bouts; to institute a rhythmic fasting-feeding cycle; and not to use berberine or metformin unless absolutely needed. One good way to integrate these is to use an "earn your carbs" approach to tie your carb rewards to specific physical activity goals.Watch the video or listen to the ...
Sep 10, 2021•14 min
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Sep 08, 2021•11 min
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Sep 07, 2021•6 min
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Sep 06, 2021•10 min
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Sep 03, 2021•1 min
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Sep 03, 2021•6 min
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Sep 02, 2021•8 min
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Sep 01, 2021•10 min
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Aug 31, 2021•10 min
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Aug 30, 2021•17 min
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Aug 27, 2021•4 min
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Aug 26, 2021•18 min
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Aug 25, 2021•20 min
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Aug 24, 2021•16 min
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Aug 23, 2021•6 min
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Aug 20, 2021•5 min
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Aug 19, 2021•5 min
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Aug 18, 2021•4 min
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Aug 17, 2021•4 min
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Aug 16, 2021•13 min
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Aug 13, 2021•7 min
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Aug 12, 2021•4 min
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Aug 11, 2021•4 min
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Aug 10, 2021•5 min
