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Arterial Stiffening Nature

Are there any natural substances that affect the artery stiffening mechanism described in this article in Nature? https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-20713-7

gut bacterium tackles atherosclerosis

What can I do to get the benefits theoretically possible from this bacteria? Is there a particular kind of soluble fiber I can eat to boost it's population? https://www.nature.com/articles/s42255-022-00648-z

Does this mean consuming pure BCAAs could be atherosclerotic?

Does this mean consuming pure BCAAs could be atherosclerotic? https://www.nature.com/articles/s42255-022-00648-z#:~:text=Gut%20commensal%20bacteria%20and%20their,Parabacteroides%20merdae%20attenuates%20experimental%20atherosclerosis.

Populations that shouldn't increase protein intake?

I'm a 34F with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (eGFR ~60). After listening to your podcast with Don Layman, I'm wondering if there are any populations that would not benefit from higher protein intake, such as those with reduced kidney function?

CoolSculpting long term health consequences

In response to episode #13 with Brett Kotlus. CoolSculpting permanently removes fat cells and they don’t come back. What are the long term health and longevity consequences, both benefits and risks? For example, since adipose tissue is an endocrine organ, does permanently reducing number of fat cells affect the endocrine system?