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Side “Stich” While Running, Cushing's Syndrome

[00:01:16] Side ache or “stich” that occur while running (exercise-related transient abdominal pain or ETAP).

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[00:05:21] Cushing's Syndrome and tips for regulating cortisol ...

The Blood Type Diet, Peptides & Dental Health, Arsenic & Sardines

00:00:49] The Blood Type Diet - any scientific merit?

[00:01:16] Book: Eat Right 4 Your Type (Revised and Updated): The Individualized Blood Type Diet Solution, by Peter J. D’Adamo with Catherine Whitney.

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Endurance Athletes & Cardiovascular Risk, RBC Lifespan, Arthritis, Artemisinin

[00:01:49] Endurance athletes and risk for cardiovascular events and pancreatic cancer.

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Venous Thromboembolism and Marathon Athletes (Figure that Megan mentioned is in this study)
Performance of wells score to predict deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in endurance athletes

[00:06:42] RBC lifespan - how to evaluate ...

Apple Cider Vinegar, Boosting Energy Levels, Canned Fish & Arsenic, B Vitamin Absorption

[00:01:30] Apple Cider Vinegar - helpful for low stomach acid or leaky gut?

[00:02:28] Betaine HCl may be a better supplement for low supplement.

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Omega 6s, Toothpaste & the Oral Microbiome, Cold Sores, H2 Blockers

[00:00:55] Omega 6 fatty acids - do they cause inflammation? Podcast: Keto Flex to Reduce Inflammation, Burn Fat & Reboot Your Metabolism.

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TIAs, Fasting & Inflammation, Omega 6 Fatty Acids

[00:00:50] Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs): causes and preventive measures.

[00:03:25] Correcting vitamin C deficiency due to potential effect on Lp(a) levels: Discussed on office hours on 8/3/21.

[00:07:02] Arterosil supplement, discussed on office hour on 8/10/21.

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Podcast: Air ...

Mag Glycinate & Sleep, Arterosil, Hives & Histamine Intolerance

[00:01:30] Magneisum Glycinate for sleep: dosing.

[00:02:32] How magnesium supplementation influences insomnia symptoms: Figure 1 from this paper.

[00:04:35] Magnesium L-Threonate can also help with sleep.

[00:05:13] Foods rich in magnesium.

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Oral magnesium supplementation for insomnia in older adults: a Systematic ...

Lp(a) & Vitamin C; Bile Acid Malabsorption

[00:04:35] Vitamin C to reduce Lp(a) - any evidence? Podcast: Malcolm Kendrick Podcast: A Statin Nation: Damaging Millions in a Brave New Post-health World.

[00:05:11] Malcolm Kendrick blog post: What causes heart disease part XXIV.

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Leaky Gut, Tinnitus, Gynecomastia

[00:01:40] “Leaky gut” (aka Intestinal Permeability) - Is it real?

[00:04:43] Causes of leaky gut.

[00:06:10] Symptoms of leaky gut.

[00:06:52] Healing a leaky gut.

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Apogenin, Salt Intake & Overnight Urination, Lactate Dehydrogenase, Muscle Cramps

[00:01:40] Apogenin to downregulate CD38 and increase NAD+.

[00:07:08] Apogenin in foods.

[00:07:17] Quercetin may also down regulate CD38 activity.

[00:11:13] Podcast: How Oxidative Stress Impacts Performance and Healthspan.

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Nicotinamide Riboside Augments the Aged Human Skeletal Muscle NAD+ Metabolome and Induces ...

Training Late & Meal Timing, Sulforaphane, Case Study

[00:02:25] Meal timing after training later in the day: better to prioritize sleep or refueling?

[00:08:13] Podcast/infomercial: RHR: The Powerful Health Benefits of Sulforaphane

[00:09:32] BrocElite.

[00:09:38] Quadrant 2 interventions that can potentially activate Nrf2.

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Activation of Nrf2 by Natural ...

Low Dose Naltrexone & Gut Health, DIM, Healthy Flora, High RBC Count

[00:01:50] Low Dose Naltrexone for gut health

[00:02:10] 4-quadrant model.

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