The School of Greatness How To Use Food To Prevent & Beat Disease w/Dr. William Li EP 1207
Dec 27, 2021
Dr. William Li, a world-renowned physician and scientist, reveals how food can be a powerful ally in preventing and treating diseases. He discusses the five defense systems in our body, the importance of gut health, and the role of specific foods in enhancing longevity. Dr. Li emphasizes the dangers of inflammation caused by harmful foods and shares breakthroughs expected in nutritional science over the next decade. Listeners will learn how diet can transform health, promote healing, and ultimately change our approach to medicine.
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Nutrition in Medical Education
- Medical schools offer limited nutrition education, less than one month in four years.
- Dr. Li's research shifted from disease-specific to common denominators, focusing on health and prevention.
Body's Health Defenses
- The body has five defense systems: angiogenesis, stem cells, gut microbiome, DNA, and immune system.
- Food interacts with these systems, affecting health.
Dark Chocolate and Stem Cells
- Dark chocolate can double stem cell circulation, improving blood vessel function.
- A UCSF study showed improved blood vessel function in 60-year-old men with heart disease after consuming dark chocolate.
