The Role of PUFAs in Atherosclerosis

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?

• 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:

• Can plant foods and their phytochemicals be used to reduce arterial plaque?

• How do I consume omega-3 without hurting my omega-6 status?

• 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?

• Could carnitine help a fatty acid oxidation disorder?

• Should anti-inflammatories be taken away from workouts?

• How does vitamin C affect autoimmune disease?

• Folate form and purines

• Can methylene blue help the respiratory chain?

• Best references for omega-3 and inflammation resolution?

• Smoothies and blood sugar

• Is transdermal magnesium oil effective for osteoarthritis?

• Why do K2 and Mg help my nerve pain?

• Should I separate my potassium benzoate and vitamin C supplements?

• The best and most simple comprehensive micronutrient panel.

• How much K2 is needed in pregnancy?

• How do I accentuate the fasting-feeding cycle?

• Could K2 help with environmental pollution?

• Why do shoulders crack when we get older?

• 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.