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#215 - How diet affects joint health, arthritis, & longevity | Dr. Howard Luks & Dr. Casey Means - (Replay)

LEVELS – A Whole New Level

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The Relationship Between Metabolism and Injuries

Excess uric acid, cholesterol deposits and glycation through excess glucose can cause problems in the structure that make it more vulnerable to injury. We have many areas in the orthopedic world that already have very limited blood flow like part of the Achilles tendon. High insulin levels can cause some endothelial dysfunction and blood vessels, maybe not dilating as well. And our cardiovascular system or our blood vessels are terribly affected by the presence of textured diabetes,.High glucose levels, high inflammation, the hypertension, our blood vessels stick in.

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