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Peter Attia - Full Daily Routine, Top 10 Supplements and Dr*gs, Heart Disease, Cancer and F1

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Oct 31, 2023
Peter Attia discusses his new book 'Outlive', his career in preventative medicine, the impact of smoking and high blood pressure on atherosclerotic disease, misconceptions about cholesterol, the importance of checking blood pressure and sleep apnea in bodybuilders, alternatives to medication for preventing plaque buildup, the relationship between resting heart rate and mortality, top 10 supplements and drugs worth understanding, and the use of simulators in Formula 1 racing.
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ANECDOTE

Napoleon Dynamite Obsession

  • During a grueling three-day stretch of kidney transplants, Peter Attia and his colleague listened to the Napoleon Dynamite soundtrack on repeat.
  • They were so obsessed with the movie they even had a themed party.
INSIGHT

Four Horsemen of Death

  • The four horsemen of death are cardiovascular disease, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and metabolic disease.
  • Metabolic disease acts as a force multiplier, increasing the risk of the other three.
INSIGHT

US vs. Global Heart Disease

  • The US manages heart disease better than the rest of the world, likely due to better preventative tools.
  • However, heart disease shouldn't be a top cause of death, as it's highly preventable.
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