Vascular biologist Dr. William Li discusses foods for vascular health, role of blood vessels in diseases like heart disease and dementia, and offers dietary advice. He emphasizes the importance of reducing inflammation through specific foods, understanding cancer development, and choosing proteins wisely. The podcast also touches on living a bigger life, volunteering, and tips for better sleep.
Eating brassica vegetables and nuts supports vascular health, critical for overall well-being.
Understanding the dual role of inflammation - protective when acute, harmful when chronic.
Specific foods like green tea combat chronic inflammation, crucial for disease prevention.
Deep dives
Podcast Introduction and Purpose
The podcast introduces itself as being informative and entertaining, emphasizing that it's not professional advice but aims to provide valuable insights. It offers a 'Super-Ager' quiz to personalize information for listeners on living healthier, longer, and happier.
Sponsors and Their Products
Various sponsors are mentioned, including Element for electrolyte drink mixes, Timeline Nutrition for Mitopure supplement, and AmeriCorps Seniors. These sponsors offer products and services related to health and well-being.
Guest Introduction and Expertise
Dr. William Lee, a vascular biologist and MD, author of 'Eat to Beat Disease' and 'Eat to Beat Your Diet,' is introduced as a guest on the episode. His expertise in vascular health and food is highlighted, discussing the importance of blood vessels for overall health.
Food's Impact on Vascular Health
Dr. Lee emphasizes the significant role of blood vessels in common diseases like cardiovascular issues and dementia. He discusses how certain foods, like brassica vegetables, green tea, and tree nuts, help in maintaining healthy and slippery blood vessel linings.
Inflammation, Immune System, and Cancer Prevention
The conversation delves into the complexity of inflammation, highlighting that while acute inflammation is essential for body protection, chronic inflammation can lead to diseases like cancer. Foods rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids are suggested to combat chronic inflammation and support immune health for cancer prevention.
This week on the SuperAge podcast, vascular biologist Dr. William Li joins us Dr. Li emphasizes the importance of specific foods that support vascular health, including brassica vegetables, green tea, and nuts. We discuss the critical role of blood vessels in overall health. He shares insights into how our circulatory system impacts major diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and dementia. He also addresses the role of inflammation and offers practical dietary advice to maintain optimal health.
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Key Moments “Keeping our blood vessels in a healthy state is the beating heart of what I actually study… And the good news is that there are foods that can actually help us achieve that.”
“One of the biggest myths about inflammation is that it is categorically bad. And that's just not true. And I can tell you this, as a physician, as a doctor, and also as a scientist. Thank goodness we've got inflammation in our body. Inflammation is our first responder system of the body.”
“There are foods that can actually lower inflammation, boost immunity, and cut off the blood supply that feeds cancers. There is a type of definition around “prescription foods” for people with diabetes, etc. for medically tailored meals. That makes sense. What I'm talking about, this is a food as medicine approach. It is an every person approach. You could be at any age. You could be healthy. You could be sick. This is something that's going to actually be in your best interest, to be able to optimize your health at any point in your lifespan, as definitely as you age.”