Optimizing Lifespan with Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, High Cholesterol Dilemmas, CT Angiography Revelations, Best Cancer Diagnostics & More with Dr. Darshan Shah, MD
Ben Greenfield
Jan 6, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Implement modern cancer screening protocols for comprehensive detection
A 21st-century cancer screening protocol combines a full-body MRI, a liquid biopsy blood test, and traditional screenings like a colonoscopy.
Increase creatine intake to boost brain health and cognitive function
While 5g of creatine is standard for muscle, higher doses of 8-20g per day have been shown in studies to help with cognitive function and reduce cognitive impairment risk.
Test for genetic condition linked to high Lipoprotein(a) risk
One in five people have a genetic condition for high Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)), a risk factor for atherosclerosis that is not manageable by lifestyle changes and should be tested for.
Remove old plasma to unlock anti-aging benefits
The anti-aging benefit from blood exchange experiments may come from removing the old mouse's plasma, not from adding the young mouse's blood.
Implement therapeutic plasma exchange to slow Alzheimer's progression
A study showed that a protocol of six therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) treatments significantly slowed the progression of Alzheimer's disease by 15-30% by removing protein complexes from the blood.
Scan for unstable heart plaque with Cleerly CT angiography
A Cleerly scan (CT angiography) is superior to a standard calcium score because it can detect soft, unstable plaque, which is treatable and more dangerous.
Balance endurance training to protect heart health
Endurance athletes who overtrain for years often accumulate significant arterial plaque and damage to their blood vessels, despite being aerobically fit.
Implement targeted protocol to reverse arterial plaque
A specific combination of medications, including a statin, Zetia (ezetimibe), and a PCSK9 inhibitor, can be used in a targeted protocol to potentially reverse arterial plaque.
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