For triglycerides, “normal” may not be “optimal”
How do triglyceride levels relate to cardiovascular risk?
About TAME: A Metformin Anti-Aging Clinical Trial with Nir Barzilai, M.D.
This video clip is from episode #204 – Centenarians, metformin, and longevity with Nir Barzilai, M.D., originally released on April…
Intro to lipids & lipoproteins: why there is no ‘bad’ or ‘good’ cholesterol
I recently posted on Twitter about my frustration with the way the press writes about “good” and “bad” cholesterol, and…
Are nitrates the next big thing for athletic performance?
Existing evidence suggests that nitrates provide benefits for cardiovascular health and exercise performance. Let’s discuss some of the recent data.
Fasting & protein: the impact of fasting on muscle mass
This video clip is from Ask Me Anything (AMA) #32 — Exercise, squats, deadlifts, BFR, and TRT, originally released on…
Dispelling myths that excess protein intake increases cancer risk
This video clip is from episode #205 – Energy balance, nutrition, & building muscle with Layne Norton, Ph.D. (Pt.2), originally…
Are you eating enough protein?
This audio clip is from episode #202 – Peter on nutrition, disease prevention, sleep, and more, originally released on April…
Does walking 10 minutes per day extend your life? (Hint: No.)
Either I completely dozed for the past ten years, or the author of a recent news article pulled data from some farcical study. Let’s take a closer look.