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This week, Dr. Kahn covers a variety of mini-topics, including how soil, water, and air toxins, as well as food packaging, impact health and disease. He also introduces the Body Roundness Index.

On the topic of brain health, he shares that drinking more tea, and eating dark chocolate and berries, may help prevent dementia. Plus, collagen powder could promote bone health, and cafestol in coffee may help with weight management. 

The main focus returns to cardiometabolic health—a state that only 7% of Americans achieve. Dr. Kahn discusses last week’s Senate session, which explored banning toxic chemicals from our food supply, particularly those aimed at children.

He also reviews headlines on whether cholesterol truly matters, along with a fascinating new hormone discovered this year that may explain why, in some individuals, a higher cholesterol diet doesn’t necessarily raise blood cholesterol levels. Enjoy!