“We're clearly over-nourished, under-muscled, under-slept, and overstressed. All of those things dramatically impact our state of health," says Peter Attia, M.D.

Peter, a Stanford, John Hopkins, and NIH-trained physician, joins us to discuss how we can actually eradicate cardiovascular disease, plus:

- Peter’s personal connection to healthspan & heart health (~00:58)

- The four horsemen that lead to death (~03:25)

- What’s driving chronic disease? (~06:37)

- What is ApoB & why is it important? (~11:26)

- Does exercise play a role in lowering ApoB? (~17:37)

- How pharmaceuticals can lower ApoB (~18:35)

- Why aren’t we talking about these heart disease treatments? (~22:36)

- The best lab tests to measure cardiovascular health (~31:39)

- The best lifestyle modifications for heart health (~36:36)

- Labs you should demand at the doctor (~39:01)

- Peter’s personal nutrition philosophy (~43:34)

- How to eat more protein every day (~46:48)

- Why exercise is the ultimate elixir (~53:09)

- What we still don’t know about cardiovascular health (~01:00:52)

- The power of grip strength for longevity (~01:03:24)

- How Peter views the future of well-being (~01:06:10)

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Referenced in the episode:

- Peter's book, Outlive.

- Peter's podcast, The Drive.

- Research on PCSK9 inhibitors, Ezetimibe, and Bempedoic Acid.

- National Lipid Association member finder.

- SPRINT trial on blood pressure.

- STOP-Bang questionnaire.

- A study on exercise & mortality risk.

- mbg Podcast episode #466, with Don Layman, Ph.D.

- Maui Nui Venison Snacks & UCAN granola.

- Sign up for The Long Game. 

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