Preventing cognitive decline, nutrition myths, lowering blood pressure, & more (AMA 60 sneak peek)

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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.
In this sneak peek, we discuss:
00:10 - Overview of topics and episode format
03:45 - Preventing cognitive decline
13:20 - How to lower blood glucose and insulin
In the full episode, we also discuss:
-The relationship between lipids, CVD, and Alzheimer’s disease, and whether statins can increase the risk of neurodegenerative disorders and AD;
-Reducing apoB levels through exercise and diet;
-Pharmacological options for lowering apoBt;
-How nutrition impacts longevity via metabolic health, muscle mass, BMD and more;
-How can someone determine the best diet for themselves?;
-Nutrition myth: All weight loss is good;
-Nutrition myth: Metabolic rates are dramatically different among individuals based on genetics;
-Nutrition myth: Losing weight after a brief period of overeating is impossible;
-Nutrition myth: GLP-1 agonists are a replacement for a healthy lifestyle;
-Nutrition myth: There is a single best diet for weight loss;
-Nutrition oversimplification: All calories are created equal;
-Daily step goals;
-The benefits of standing versus sitting throughout the day
-How to identify the most impactful and easiest-to-implement ways to improve your health
-The critical importance of emotional health
-Why supplements should be considered as supportive aids rather than primary solutions in one’s strategy to improve longevity
-Strategies for reducing high blood pressure
-Peter’s biggest frustrations with "mainstream health advice"
-Peter’s chaotic, yet cherished, morning routine
-More.
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[@shelleydiamond6468]

Loved your no retirement comment - money or no money, still be seeking out the things you love doing and if you’re lucky enough you get to employ your talents in one field or another. At almost 72, I’ve been able to do so. Plus an avid walker/hiker ….

[@harryv6752]

💯 ♥️ 🔥 🤘

[@Cathy-xi8cb]

If you think needing glasses is bad, wait until you get really old. Because until that happens, you don't fully appreciate what aging means. It is humbling at its best. It is horrific at its worst.

[@cynthiabrandt5941]

amen, I have always been so strong, and I always thought I would not be one of those ones that would get weak. HA! glasses at 44, menopause at 50, loss of motivation 60, forgetfulness.....and the list goes on. I am 68, still care about weight and working out, and don't believe I can't become stronger and better!

[@KatJ3st]

​@cynthiabrandt5941 same here! 65 and fitter, stronger and more dialed in mentally post hip replacement!!!

[@riddlese]

​@@cynthiabrandt5941 you should 100% be using BPC-157 + TB-500, it will attack the inflammation in your body and reduce a lot of problems you're dealing with on a daily basis.

[@tamasburghard6778]

Unsolicited advice: dance tango. it's like walking in an embrace, you can socialize, and do that when you are 80.

[@markschwartz5702]

The TV cameras caught an unsuspecting Peter at the Italian GP a few weeks ago. In the Ferrari pits as well!

[@kajony]

Not his hero Ayrton Senna’s championship winning team, McLaren?!

[@wasey786]

As well as dancing and driving, table tennis is great too for brain health. At a good level it requires fast movement, thought and skill.

[@SL-he2wt]

If it were not for your Podcast I would not know I have two APOE4 alleles, high LPa, the risks of high LDL of 200. However after years of listening, I paid out of pocket for the recommended tests and now do my best to follow lifestyle recommendations for diet and exercise along with taking Repatha, Zetia, Rapamyacin; all things that will take anyone some extra time but are doable even if one is busy and not wealthy. I am a nurse, 49, have 10 year old twins. And there is still time for some personal obsessions such as archery, quilting, and fly fishing.....maybe more time actually as I am aware all the effort may be for naught.

[@jasensood]

Amazing story there. If more Americans were like you and financially prioritized their health the way they prioritize cell phone tech, we'd see the price for those meds, and longevity focused imaging and labs start to steadily decrease in price while increasing in quality.

[@bootymasterlou]

Where were you able to get rapamycin ?

[@janisnoone]

I was happy to hear you speak to the value of working rather than living to retire...and what that traditionally means. After being a nurse and later becoming an APN, I've worked full time in various roles for 50 years. In the 2 years following that at age 70, I began teaching nursing part time. Yes the extra money is great but the rigor of keeping up with the art and science of care, continuously learning new software and applications, as well as the physical demands have truly been a huge source of joy in my life. Much like I know from continuing to regularly taking classes at my CrossFit gym as a part of staying metabolically healthy, using my brain for cognitive exercise has kept me tuned in and mentally strong. Thank you for being one of the first I've heard to start talking about the value of working and preventing cognitive decline. I have my goals for what life will be like for me physically at age 100 and now am planning for my cognitive abilities at age 100 too. God willing. :) My work here is far from done .

[@Mary_QQQ]

Rapamycin is an immune suppressant

[@user-rebax2003]

Yep. Intend to stop working for money soon, but will continue to work until I can’t.

[@BM-fh9hu]

Re. physical activities to help avert cognitive decline I would strongly recommend anything that requires movement, balance, spatial awareness and interaction with others and the greater the pace, the better. As such, I highly recommend inline skating (rollerblading), and the more you progress, the more you exercise all of the listed facets at increasing speeds with grace and expanded skill set (jumps, backwards skating, quick assertive stops, etc etc). Same for ice skating, although there are few places that allow for long distances in the fresh outdoor air with varied scenery. Skating may be a little too extreme for many people, but you're never to old to try. Bonus points if you take your inline skates to Europe and skate on the cobblestones in whichever cities you wish. Hiking, especially at pace on rolling rills is another great physical activity for cognitive well-being and of course less-demanding than inline skating. The main thrust here is the great base exercise of simply walking in fresh clean air with varied scenery plus all the added benefit of improving one's balance and ability to coordinate peripheral vision, reacting within milliseconds of one's foot touching a potentially wet, leaf-covered or rocky while maintaining balance at pace. Although I do enjoy driving (especially holiday road trips), I find that more and more, driving in large cities is becoming increasingly frustrating leading to undue stress and that interaction with others is usually more negative than positive.

[@alphabeta8403]

4:30 Exercise 7:00 Metabolic Health 8:50 Sleep 11:00 Retirement does NOT mean stop working

[@arica1798]

Peter Attia looks great

[@K4R3N]

Ok so my simracing and tennis should keep me sharp! 🧠

[@rubensonorio8805]

@peterattia interesting and thanks for sharing 🙌my father is 94 yo, diabetic, totally sedentary and all kinds of health and heart issues but he still drives 😅and surprisingly he still have that incredible sharp mind 😇

[@wanderingintowellness]

Boom! Another great episode! Thanks for sharing :)

[@KJSvitko]

You are what you eat. Your diet impacts your health. Lower stress, reduce obesity, get enough sleep and more exercise are key to a healthy life. Obesity in children and adults is rising across the world. Fast food and sugary drinks including fruit juices are contributing to the problem of poor health and obesity. Eat a healthy plant based diet and exercise regularly. Reduce or ELIMINATE cows milk, eggs, cheese and meat. Eat more salad greens, beans, fruit and vegetables. Eliminate fast food, snacks like cookies, cakes, chips, and sugary drinks and juices. Every adult and child should own a bicycle and ride it regularly. Regular exercise will help you sleep better. Yoga is a great stress reducer. Obesity is all too common today. Get off the couch. Get off the phone, ipad or video game. A variety of stretching and other exercises help with increased mobility. Ride to work, ride to school, ride for fun. Every city should be a bicycle city. Speak up for bicycles in your community

[@Beardyoldsalt]

I would rather follow in my Dad and Grandpa's footsteps. They ate fried foods and drank sweet tea for every meal. Raised lots of kids and grandkids, thoroughly enjoyed their lives, lived well into their nineties and passed away peacefully.

[@kathysandvoss5043]

Why doesn't Dr Attia mention the very important link between estrogen and brain health and how much a loss in estrogen is linked to demtia in women? Thus Hormone therapy is helpful in preventing dementia among other things.

[@leslieanderson5344]

Check out his other videos for that.

[@timothys9288]

A plant based diet with plenty of antioxidants (lots of raw veggies and fruits, legumes, whole grains, moderate starches), zero cholesterol, very-low saturated fat and a variety of mushrooms, especially lion's mane mushroom (powder or whole) are the best ways to prevent cognitive decline and likely will improve and sharpen cognition. Getting a proper sleep and a decent dose of daily exercise are also essential in addition to that.

[@susanknoxkopta4278]

any comment on Lumen Metabolism Tracking Device?

[@028fn48dne]

Peter said "glasses glare off lights" to a man who was at that very moment wearing glasses that were not glaring off lights.

[@KJSvitko]

Riding a bicycle is great for your balance. Riding a bicycle is a great way to exercise. Ebikes are bringing many older adults back to cycling. Cities need to do more to encourage people to ride bicycles. Safe protected bike lanes and trails are needed so adults and children can ride safely. Speak up for bicycles in your community. Bicycles make life and cities better. Ask your local transportation planner and elected officials to support more protected bike lanes and trails. Children should be riding a bicycle to school and not be driven in a minivan. Be healthier and happier. Ride a bicycle regularly.

[@markmraven]

I've heard that staying mentally active doesn't prevent cognitive decline. I wonder if it would make any difference to have bodily harm associated with failure in performing a task. Maybe cognition won't decline if your body thinks it's necessary for survival? I'd imagine your body doesn't care if you can complete a sudoko

[@hctim96]

Juan Manuel Fangio is my hero!!!

[@magosia235]

I'd love to hear about F1 so very much!!! Please, do make an episode on that 😀

[@jayblueheart3203]

Embrace the readers doc! I had to in my mid 50s and it kinda stinks but it certainly helps.

[@iesosa]

What is the brand of the T shirt you are wearing, please?

[@Gref75]

Is this AMA or the talk by the beer? Why is there 30% of the video about completely nothing related to the title?

[@winstonallen6933]

When are you going to DEEP DIVE on GROUNDING???,,?

[@willb440]

Someone forward this to Sleepy Joe, please

[@DavidNetting]

Hi Peter. Thank you so much for everything you do. Wondering if you saw this Cold Fusion YT Vid (kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJnEkoSLepydhM0) by Dagogo about using AI to detect cancer on dried blood! I've been following him for years and he's been a good source for emerging tech and more and I would to know how familiar you are about this and your thoughts. It would certainly change my opinion of AI if it would help us to better detect one of the 4 horsemen (from your book Outlive). I hope you see this and can respond. Thanks!

[@mycroft0078]

Lando Norris...

[@Eclectic_RN]

Bait and switch warning. I'm disappointed, occasionally you have a free episode and that was what was advertised (or so I thought) in an email to me. You're a "great" Peter but you don't need to engage in bait and switch.

[@jason5265]

Why does the bearded guy keep whispering?

[@AntonPolezhayev]

Keep taking aspirin and avoiding saturated fat, and many more things, not just your eyesight, are going to go.

[@AlanWil2]

Saturated fat is good for a person. Eating eggs is the best thing a person can do for their health.

[@BeefyMcHugecock]

@UCt5-8qgACsobdLaNXekoS6Qthat’s what he’s saying. He’s telling Peter to stop taking aspirin and stop avoiding saturated fat

[@riddlese]

Avoiding saturated fat might be the dumbest thing you could do to prevent disease. All of the research linking saturated fat to heart related diseases has been debunked for over a decade. Over-consuming short-chain carbohydrates is what kills humans...period.