Episode
#04 - AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more
2:13:51
Published: Mon Jul 09 2018
Description
In his first “Ask Me Anything” episode, Peter answered your questions submitted to him via Twitter. We discuss: What are Peter’s thoughts on alcohol consumption and health? [4:00] What are the best lab tests to request from your PCP, and what are the best markers for longevity? [14:00] What are the best wearables and why, and why does Peter use a continuous glucose monitor? [35:00] How does one select the right physician as a patient? [47:00] Why does Peter race cars and what’s the hardest thing to learn as a new driver? [54:30] What is Peter’s current exercise regimen and what are his thoughts on exercise for improving lifespan and healthspan? [1:20:15] What is Peter’s strategy for learning something deeply? [1:33:00] What is Peter’s process for forming his beliefs? [1:53:30] What does Peter’s diet look like these days? [1:57:45] And more. Learn more at www.PeterAttiaMD.com Connect with Peter on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram.
Chapters
Two colleagues discuss their Twitter AMA, reflecting on the overwhelming amount of responses they received and highlighting the usefulness of such events.
00:00 - 03:21 (03:21)
Summary
Two colleagues discuss their Twitter AMA, reflecting on the overwhelming amount of responses they received and highlighting the usefulness of such events.
Episode#04 - AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more
PodcastThe Peter Attia Drive
The podcast discusses patients who consume large amounts of alcohol yet show no impact on their liver function.
03:21 - 09:23 (06:01)
Summary
The podcast discusses patients who consume large amounts of alcohol yet show no impact on their liver function. These patients are the genetic outliers who have remarkable tolerance to alcohol.
Episode#04 - AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more
PodcastThe Peter Attia Drive
In a podcast about how to improve your longevity, Joe Rogan talks about the science behind wine and longevity, specifically the findings of David Sinclair's lab at Harvard on how wine in high concentration enhances longevity.
09:23 - 14:17 (04:53)
Summary
In a podcast about how to improve your longevity, Joe Rogan talks about the science behind wine and longevity, specifically the findings of David Sinclair's lab at Harvard on how wine in high concentration enhances longevity. He shares his taste for the exceptional wine, Clio - a Spanish blend - which he has been drinking since 2007.
Episode#04 - AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more
PodcastThe Peter Attia Drive
Dr. Peter Attia discusses the LP little a and ApoE genes and their role in cholesterol levels.
14:16 - 22:07 (07:50)
Summary
Dr. Peter Attia discusses the LP little a and ApoE genes and their role in cholesterol levels. He highlights the importance of knowing these numbers for certain patients with familial hypercholesterolemia and using VLDL cholesterol as a proxy for total cholesterol in others.
Episode#04 - AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more
PodcastThe Peter Attia Drive
With an increase in fructose consumption, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become more prevalent and could be the leading indication for liver transplant in the United States by 2025, which was less than 1% of liver transplants in the year 2000.
22:07 - 31:47 (09:40)
Summary
With an increase in fructose consumption, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become more prevalent and could be the leading indication for liver transplant in the United States by 2025, which was less than 1% of liver transplants in the year 2000.
Episode#04 - AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more
PodcastThe Peter Attia Drive
The fasting glucose level is directionally interesting, but the insulin level gives a more fine-tuned insight into blood sugar levels.
31:48 - 37:20 (05:32)
Summary
The fasting glucose level is directionally interesting, but the insulin level gives a more fine-tuned insight into blood sugar levels. Even stress can play a role in glucose levels, which is why it's important to take into account insulin sensitivity when monitoring blood sugar levels.
Episode#04 - AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more
PodcastThe Peter Attia Drive
A parent talks about how her kids eat healthy, with homemade food and limited amounts of juice and soda, but they still enjoy treats like wheat crackers or mac and cheese.
37:20 - 43:37 (06:16)
Summary
A parent talks about how her kids eat healthy, with homemade food and limited amounts of juice and soda, but they still enjoy treats like wheat crackers or mac and cheese. The idea that food tracking and real-time feedback apps can act as accountability coaches for people striving to eat better.
Episode#04 - AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more
PodcastThe Peter Attia Drive
The family history of a person could provide great insights into their medical conditions.
43:37 - 49:50 (06:12)
Summary
The family history of a person could provide great insights into their medical conditions. Having knowledge of the patient's family history helps the healthcare provider develop a better understanding of the patient's risks, and act accordingly, making individualized treatment unique to the patient possible.
Episode#04 - AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more
PodcastThe Peter Attia Drive
A doctor discusses the inefficiencies in the medical education system and the importance of doctors continuing to learn even after medical school.
49:50 - 1:05:13 (15:22)
Summary
A doctor discusses the inefficiencies in the medical education system and the importance of doctors continuing to learn even after medical school.
Episode#04 - AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more
PodcastThe Peter Attia Drive
A professional racer discusses the challenges of driving on the racing track, including how to deal with extreme temperatures and learning to drive a new car close to its limits.
1:05:14 - 1:14:31 (09:17)
Summary
A professional racer discusses the challenges of driving on the racing track, including how to deal with extreme temperatures and learning to drive a new car close to its limits.
Episode#04 - AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more
PodcastThe Peter Attia Drive
The speaker discusses experimenting with different fueling strategies for extended endurance events such as cold water swims, including the use of Hammer Perpetuum and minimizing feeding with Generation UCAN and Bio Steel to decrease hydration requirements.
1:14:31 - 1:19:46 (05:15)
Summary
The speaker discusses experimenting with different fueling strategies for extended endurance events such as cold water swims, including the use of Hammer Perpetuum and minimizing feeding with Generation UCAN and Bio Steel to decrease hydration requirements.
Episode#04 - AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more
PodcastThe Peter Attia Drive
There is a dose for exercise that can improve lifespan and healthspan, but people can also exercise too much.
1:19:46 - 1:26:26 (06:39)
Summary
There is a dose for exercise that can improve lifespan and healthspan, but people can also exercise too much. The benefits of exercise can enhance the quality of life and improve the cardiovascular system.
Episode#04 - AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more
PodcastThe Peter Attia Drive
The demand for continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and fitness tracking devices are increasing in the public.
1:26:26 - 1:32:18 (05:52)
Summary
The demand for continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and fitness tracking devices are increasing in the public. The hope is for smaller and more affordable CGMs to enter the market while fitness tracking devices like Aura rings continue to improve in accuracy.
Episode#04 - AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more
PodcastThe Peter Attia Drive
The speaker believes that luck plays a huge part in being able to work and learn from experts like Tom and others, which has been a privilege and a great way to learn about complex cases.
1:32:18 - 1:40:29 (08:11)
Summary
The speaker believes that luck plays a huge part in being able to work and learn from experts like Tom and others, which has been a privilege and a great way to learn about complex cases. However, they also stress the importance of finding the right teacher or student in order to effectively learn.
Episode#04 - AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more
PodcastThe Peter Attia Drive
The key to obtaining knowledge is buying in completely and being persistent in your pursuit to learn more, as well as being willing to reach out to others and be pushy.
1:40:29 - 1:46:59 (06:29)
Summary
The key to obtaining knowledge is buying in completely and being persistent in your pursuit to learn more, as well as being willing to reach out to others and be pushy. By immersing yourself in a topic and constantly seeking out information, you can become an expert.
Episode#04 - AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more
PodcastThe Peter Attia Drive
The key to letting go of dysfunctional emotions is prioritizing knowledge acquisition over being right and avoiding getting stuck on past experiences.
1:46:59 - 1:54:19 (07:19)
Summary
The key to letting go of dysfunctional emotions is prioritizing knowledge acquisition over being right and avoiding getting stuck on past experiences.
Episode#04 - AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more
PodcastThe Peter Attia Drive
The speaker is discussing their personal experience with the ketogenic diet, as well as the potential downsides and the importance of being open to new information and experiences.
1:54:20 - 2:04:13 (09:53)
Summary
The speaker is discussing their personal experience with the ketogenic diet, as well as the potential downsides and the importance of being open to new information and experiences.
Episode#04 - AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more
PodcastThe Peter Attia Drive
The podcast conversation discusses the challenges in preparing meals for a ketogenic diet for kids.
2:04:13 - 2:08:22 (04:08)
Summary
The podcast conversation discusses the challenges in preparing meals for a ketogenic diet for kids. There's mention of Quest's pre-made keto meals and the Hopkins ketogenic diet with a high-fat to protein and carb ratio.
Episode#04 - AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more
PodcastThe Peter Attia Drive
This podcast episode will cover smart drugs and supplements for cognition and performance, as well as the benefits of heat and cold therapy.
2:08:22 - 2:11:36 (03:13)
Summary
This podcast episode will cover smart drugs and supplements for cognition and performance, as well as the benefits of heat and cold therapy. Discussions with Rhonda Patrick and Dom D'Agostino will be included.
Episode#04 - AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more
PodcastThe Peter Attia Drive
Dr. Peter Attia, an expert in longevity science, discusses various topics related to performance, sleep, and general wellness in this AMA session.
2:11:35 - 2:13:50 (02:14)
Summary
Dr. Peter Attia, an expert in longevity science, discusses various topics related to performance, sleep, and general wellness in this AMA session. Follow him on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for more information.