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Lp(a) and testosterone?

I recently had my Lp(a) tested. 99 nmol/dL so I’m interested in lowering it. I’ve a few studies that seem to indicate increasing testosterone lowers Lp(a). My T isn’t low but it isn’t high either (around 550 with 100 or so free). Thoughts on HRT for this?

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Glucose control supplements

I've read various studies that indicate extracts of wild bitter gourd and bergamot (Jarrow sells formulations for these), as well as berberine and ceylon cinnamon, can help stabilize blood sugar. Have you or your patients who employ CGM ever experimented with these OTC products?

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Zone 2 training

Hi Peter Im doing 3 hour zone 2 training on a stationary bike. Since im not able to measure lactate is there a sweet spot that us consistently detectable to work from right now im combining breathing with heart rate also im on low carb what is the impact from that on zone 2 um seeing that my watts are declining 10 procent in the last 15 minutes of a one hour session is that due to running out of carbohydrates? Thanks Peter

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No Air Pollution Related Content?

Air pollution is a major contributor to mortality worldwide yet rarely discussed. Air pollution is found to be more and more dangerous to health the more it is studied. Even in small doses air pollution can have lasting and irreversible health consequences. Can the podcast please cover this essential topic?

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SEPTIN-9

Despite the search, i believe you have not talked about Septin9 as colon cancer biomarker. I would love to know your thoughts on it as a screening tool. Thank you! Fernando