Question: Can plant foods and their phytochemicals be used to reduce arterial plaque?
Short Answer: Yes, but if you don't have specific intolerances to plant compounds the best thing to do is simply aim to meet your vitamin and mineral targets from a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices, rather than trying to use specific plant compounds from specific studies in any specific amount.
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How do I consume omega-3 without hurting my omega-6 status?
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If I have a hereditary weakness in breaking down branched-chain amino acids, what cofactors do I need to consider, and do I need to restrict my protein when losing weight?
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This snippet is from the January 21, 2023 AMA. The full recording and transcript is reserved for Masterpass members. Here is a preview of what's included:
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Can plant foods and their phytochemicals be used to reduce arterial plaque?
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How do I consume omega-3 without hurting my omega-6 status?
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If I have a hereditary weakness in breaking down branched-chain amino acids, what cofactors do I need to consider, and do I need to restrict my protein when losing weight?
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Could carnitine help a fatty acid oxidation disorder?
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Should anti-inflammatories be taken away from workouts?
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How does vitamin C affect autoimmune disease?
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Folate form and purines
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Can methylene blue help the respiratory chain?
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Best references for omega-3 and inflammation resolution?
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Smoothies and blood sugar
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Is transdermal magnesium oil effective for osteoarthritis?
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Why do K2 and Mg help my nerve pain?
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Should I separate my potassium benzoate and vitamin C supplements?
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The best and most simple comprehensive micronutrient panel.
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How much K2 is needed in pregnancy?
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How do I accentuate the fasting-feeding cycle?
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Could K2 help with environmental pollution?
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Why do shoulders crack when we get older?
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Why do I react poorly to anti-inflammatory foods?
Here's a link to the full AMA: https://chrismasterjohnphd.substack.com/p/recording-and-transcript-of-the-january Access the show notes, transcript, and comments here.
