Be Healthier Than 99.7% of People

Brad Stanfield

Mar 26, 2024

Episode description

For weekly health research summaries and extra sights, sign up here 👉 https://drstanfield.com/pages/sign-up

💊 Supplements I Take: https://drstanfield.com/pages/my-supplements

💊 MicroVitamin (multivitamin & mineral that I take): https://drstanfield.com/products/microvitamin

📜 Roadmap - how to look young & feel strong: https://drstanfield.com/pages/roadmap

✔️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradStanfieldMD
✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bradstanfieldmd

Here are the links to the research papers referenced in the video:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7374797/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5867436/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6352252
https://www.cochrane.org/CD011472/VASC_dietary-fibre-prevent-cardiovascular-disease
https://www.cochrane.org/CD011737/VASC_effect-cutting-down-saturated-fat-we-eat-our-risk-heart-disease
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8055199/
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/salt-intake-and-hypertension
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2790045
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/obr.13652
https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/sleep.htm
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa1511939
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28444290/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0735109721051159?via%3Dihub
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666667722000551?via%3Dihub
https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(20)30985-X/fulltext

The links above are affiliate links, so I receive a small commission every time you use them to purchase a product. The content contained in this video, and its accompanying description, is not intended to replace viewers’ relationships with their own medical practitioner. Always speak with your doctor regarding the content of this channel, and especially before using any products, services, or devices discussed on this channel.

Episode description

For weekly health research summaries and extra sights, sign up here 👉 https://drstanfield.com/pages/sign-up

💊 Supplements I Take: https://drstanfield.com/pages/my-supplements

💊 MicroVitamin (multivitamin & mineral that I take): https://drstanfield.com/products/microvitamin

📜 Roadmap - how to look young & feel strong: https://drstanfield.com/pages/roadmap

✔️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradStanfieldMD
✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bradstanfieldmd

Here are the links to the research papers referenced in the video:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7374797/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5867436/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6352252
https://www.cochrane.org/CD011472/VASC_dietary-fibre-prevent-cardiovascular-disease
https://www.cochrane.org/CD011737/VASC_effect-cutting-down-saturated-fat-we-eat-our-risk-heart-disease
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8055199/
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/salt-intake-and-hypertension
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2790045
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/obr.13652
https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/sleep.htm
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa1511939
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28444290/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0735109721051159?via%3Dihub
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666667722000551?via%3Dihub
https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(20)30985-X/fulltext

The links above are affiliate links, so I receive a small commission every time you use them to purchase a product. The content contained in this video, and its accompanying description, is not intended to replace viewers’ relationships with their own medical practitioner. Always speak with your doctor regarding the content of this channel, and especially before using any products, services, or devices discussed on this channel.

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Aim for 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram for muscle building

For optimal muscle building from exercise, the magic number for protein intake appears to be 1.6 grams per kilogram of lean body weight per day.

Utilize microvitamin supplement for skin health and exercise performance

The speaker takes a supplement called 'microvitamin' which contains micronutrients, hyaluronic acid to help reduce skin wrinkles, and TMG to improve exercise performance.

Aim for birth-level LDL cholesterol for optimal health

There is a suggestion in scientific literature that the optimal LDL cholesterol level is the one present at birth, which is typically between 20-40 mg/dL.

Aim for blood pressure below 120/80 for optimal health

Based on the Sprint study, an aggressive but ideal blood pressure target is below 120 on 80, as the benefits were so significant the study was stopped early.

Brush teeth after dinner to signal end of eating

Brushing your teeth right after dinner can be a powerful psychological signal to your brain that you have finished eating for the day, aiding rest and recovery.

Incorporate exercise snacks for effective fitness

Instead of overwhelming hour-long workouts, incorporate 'exercise snacks,' which are short bursts of exercise like a set of sit-ups, throughout your busy day.

Utilize GLP-1 agonists for effective weight loss solutions

For people struggling with weight despite a great diet and regular exercise, the class of medications called GLP-1 agonists can be a game-changing medical option.

Focus on total protein intake for muscle repair

Contrary to popular belief, protein timing isn't crucial for muscle repair; what's most important is the total protein intake over a 24-hour period.

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