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High Blood Pressure

Barbell Medicine Podcast

CHAPTER

Understanding High Blood Pressure and Body Physiology in Powerlifting

This chapter explores the connection between power lifters and high blood pressure, discussing the impact of obesity, unhealthy diets, diabetes, and growth hormone on blood sugar levels. The conversation highlights the importance of gradual weight gain for obese individuals to avoid excessive weight gain and emphasizes the role of strength training in stress adaptation for the circulatory system. Additionally, it covers interpreting lab results related to ALT levels, creatinine levels, kidney function, and the effects of creatine supplementation on creatinine levels.

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