TRIGGERnometry The Truth About Ozempic, Sugar and Big Food - Dr. Peter Attia
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Jan 8, 2025 
Dr. Peter Attia, a pioneer in longevity and founder of Early Medical, dives into the evolution of the food industry and modern medicine. He highlights the decline of food quality and its detrimental effects on health, linking modern agricultural practices to rising obesity rates. The conversation shifts to the surprising decline in testosterone levels among men and its societal implications. Attia also challenges myths around red meat, advocating for higher quality options, and discusses the vital role of exercise and the potential of AI in transforming healthcare.
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Evolution of Medicine
- Medicine 2.0, facilitated by tools like the microscope and antibiotics, doubled human lifespan by addressing trauma, infections, and infant/maternal mortality.
- Medicine 3.0 shifts focus to preventing chronic diseases decades earlier, emphasizing healthspan over lifespan.
Coronary Plaque and Prevention
- Coronary plaque, a slow accumulation in heart arteries, causes cardiovascular disease.
- Medicine 3.0 suggests treating causal factors like cholesterol and insulin resistance early, similar to preventing smoking before lung nodules appear.
Healthspan vs. Lifespan
- Current healthcare practices often extend lifespan by prolonging the period of sickness rather than maximizing healthy years.
- Peter Attia's book emphasizes extending the period of healthy life, aiming for a shorter period of sickness before death.