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Optimizing Lifespan with Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, High Cholesterol Dilemmas, CT Angiography Revelations, Best Cancer Diagnostics & More with Dr. Darshan Shah, MD

Ben Greenfield Life

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Plaque Accumulation and Arterial Health in Endurance Athletes

This chapter explores the impact of an endurance athlete lifestyle on arterial health, discussing the association between moderately elevated cholesterol levels and arteries. The hosts delve into the potential inflammation, metabolic health issues, and high APOB levels that can arise from excessive exercise. They recommend getting a CT calcium score and mention an alternative test called prevention for predictive markers of plaque accumulation.

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