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Agreed! And maybe they should open for the Antioxidants!

I agree that where there's a will, there's a way. I don't know the costs involved but there might be a business case for a motivated entrepreneur...

@virtualoutburst6873 Technically, saw palmetto and stinging nettle do have anti-estrogenic effects. It is hard to gauge the net hormonal effects in an individual so I can understand your dilemma. I don't know where you are located but it really would be best to consult a doctor skilled in hormone therapy.

Yes, thank you. It's a good idea to try to get the brands that have lower contamination levels. Would be nice though, if we never had this problem in the first place...

Yes, there is no perfect solution, unfortunately. However, if you love chocolate, try going to 15:10 and 31:39

Yes, a very good question. Most doctors would look at your BMI and be satisfied with that but getting rid of excess body fat regardless of BMI is important to preserving your health. It involves detailed attention to nutrition (making sure you get enough protein--I get my clients to eat 4-5 times a day!), sleep (poor sleep/not enough sleep affects your metabolism negatively) and prioritizing resistance training (plus metabolic conditioning which I also find very effective for my clients) for more muscle. When done right you should see changes within 3 months.

@@vlmdrounds thanks

I hope you'e not a chocolate lover! I am more of a vanilla fan so it's not such a sacrifice...

@user-jy8nn6uv9n Just off the top of my head, the flavanols can have cardio-protective effects and antioxidant properties. The phenols are also antioxidants. They contain some healthy minerals (alas, along with the unhealthy ones like lead and cadmium). The dose, however, is important as it has to be fairly significant to have a measurable effect, maybe 1/4 to 1/2 a bar a day. I personally don't really think it's worth the potential dose of lead and cadmium on a daily basis. .

@@vlmdrounds Thank you!

Thank you! Yes, well, it's not my favorite drink but coffee is protective against liver cancer, so I drink it medicinally!

Peru is in South America. Ghana which is in Africa has better cocoa with less heavy metals

The milk chocolate has less contamination but then there's more sugar, so that's the trade off. If you do opt for small amounts of dark chocolate, then do it after a meal and not on an empty stomach.

@@vlmdrounds 🙂 thanks

Will do, within next few months

Okay, will add to request list!

Sorry, just saw this--have been working intensely and didn't catch this till now, and will also be traveling next 2 weeks but will try to address while on the road...

Good decision. Yes, it's toxic, is a Group 1 carcinogen, deposits iron in your organs including your brains, prevents your body from metabolizing anything else that you have eaten until it has metabolized the alcohol first (because it is so toxic and needs to be removed from the body ASAP) and also is associated with INCREASED cardiovascular risks. I am glad you are safeguarding your health!

@user-kg5ij5ic6b According to Consumer Reports, Hershey's Naturally Unsweetened 100% Cocoa Powder contained 125% lead and 18% cadmium. Percentages refer to the % above California’s maximum allowable dose level of 0.5 micrograms for lead and 4.1 micrograms for cadmium.

The numbers are devastating. It's no wonder that Hershey -one of the first and biggest USAmerican companies in Peru do their best to conceal this. Some of the Dutch, bio-Kakao are relatively low in poisons. I enjoy 85% chocolate and add to it what I like. I grew up being addicted to Hershey's kisses.

That is correct. Once you alter your sleep times you affect your circadian rhythm and give yourself jetlag. You can find the full episode here: th-cam.com/video/qdDyR8CAs40/w-d-xo.htmlsi=6cd21nueAGvz49PC

Thank you! I am so happy to have been part of your health journey.

So glad it was helpful!

Hi, sorry, I know it's long and although I try to make it less technical, the focus audience is science/healthcare professionals so had to go into more detail. I have been meaning to do a more general consumer friendly video but it's been challenging managing this channel and full-time work. Anyway, re: how to buy it: basically it is really hard to find uncontaminated cocoa. For this reason I focused on how to consume it to lessen toxic absorption. Sadly, the higher the sugar content, the less toxic contamination and vice versa. I can only offer ways to consume that would decrease absorption. Perhaps one solution would be to find chocolate that has been sweetened with non-sugar sweeteners--just a thought.

@@vlmdrounds that means I cant eat chocolate no more. What a bummer

@@jeanpaultongeren125 Maybe in small amounts and never on an empty stomach...try a brand with less contamination such as the Ghirardelli brand...

Ghirardelli 86% is the better of the bunch.

@@callmeishmael3031 cant buy that one here. I still have 3 bars of LIndt 100% n my closet

The trouble is that most people confuse change with innovation. They then go about "innovating" when what they are really doing is creating "change".

@@vlmdrounds yeah, it’s often hard to tell at the time if a change will really end up being an improvement.

No! However, I did spend time researching the topic as a rabbit hole I went down when reading on something else...

@@vlmdrounds ah, darn it! 😛

You'd need to shift your clock. I'd say to eat a light meal no later than 1 am (say a protein shake) and then make sure you use an eye mask and drapes to keep your surroundings light-proof. Sleep your 8 hours then upon waking, expose yourself to light. Your breakfast will be later in the day as will all your meals but just follow the 'clock' you have established for yourself and keep it consistent.

@@vlmdrounds interesting that you recommend protein two hours before bed… is that enough time to fully digest it? I know protein is quite thermogenic… although I guess whey is quicker digesting…thanks!

I've had that happen to me and it's pretty scary!

@@vlmdrounds often I’ll also get it when I dream that there is a scary person in my bedroom by my bedside! I wake up in panic but I clearly recall the “waiting period” before I can actually check the room to make sure its clear

Basically you have to sleep 7-8 hours. Your REM sleep is at the end of the night and if you cut shrt your sleep you will not get to most of your REM phases. Check our my full episode on sleep for details: th-cam.com/video/qdDyR8CAs40/w-d-xo.htmlsi=02OlOOYJUPLHK6tA Also alcohol and sleeping pills interfere with REM sleep so best to avoid them.

Thank you for watching. I wish we had better quality control on our food supply!

@@ervinjackson3261 so where do you get chocolate?

@@betzib8021 Personally, I am not a chocolate fan (sorry). More a vanilla fan. However, I do mention towards the end how to decrease absorption of those chemicals when you do eat chocolate.

Glad you like it! 😁

I know, it's sad, isn't it? Everything is contaminated these days!

Eat organic if possible and for those foods that had toxic metals and substances if possible refrain from eating or minimize consuming and have a regular exercises to prevent toxic to accumulates since sweating carries toxic outside the body . In organic store they sale organic cosmetic, tooth paste, soap, laundry soap, shampoo, conditioner etc. So replace those non organic to organic products we use personally. And also use stainless coockwares since others coockwares when heated in high temperature emates poisonous chemicals that goes to the food your cooking. And also be aware of the low radiation on microwaves, tv, laptop and cellphones.

I don't have any on thermochemistry, I'm afraid. What is it about thermochemistry that you want clarified?

@@vlmdrounds I have my exams and I feel frustrated some how I didn't get a good mark on the partial and this us the final ,we are taking thermochemistry hess law and the others law to calculate enthalpy change kichrofs law bond formation or dissociation and born haber cycle it is called maybe and chemical kinetics entropy gibs free energy chemical equilibrium kc and kp

@@samimeat8239 I won't have time at such short notice to make videos on those topics, but you might find this person's videos helpful: th-cam.com/video/XhtE_XYbBUI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=EOlJlJixZdZ8-Pi8 Good luck!

@@vlmdrounds thank you amigo

Thank you. And don't eat your chocolate on an empty stomach!

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An aneurysm is a defect in the blood vessel wall resulting in a bulging or ballooning out of the wall. It can be due to tissue defects and, when they reach a certain size, are at risk of rupture and an internal bleed. The pathogenesis is different from atherosclerosis.

@@vlmdrounds Thank you for your response! And thank you for the definition, as well. It is clear that the observed effect is quite different (clotting vs. bleeding out). The physiology (or anatomy?) is also different. It would seem to me that the pressure gradient is a significant factor in an aneurysm rupture. It appears that the pathogenesis of an aneurysm is less well understood than that of atherosclerosis - except in the case of physical defect or injury. The pathogenesis of atherosclerosis is not as well understood as some people assume. Inflammation does appear to be a risk factor in both. My apologies for pushing back, I do realize that you are not a <vascular surgeon>, and my original question was in case you had taken special interest as you bring unique insight from your 'deep dives', which we all appreciate. So my brief Googling of a couple of generally reputable websites and browsing a couple of research papers brings these results: *The University of Michigan Samuel & Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center* _Atherosclerosis is a major cause of abdominal aortic aneurysm and is the most common kind of arteriosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries._ *Mayo Clinic* Aneurysms. _Atherosclerosis can also cause aneurysms, a serious complication that can occur anywhere in the body. Most people with aneurysms have no symptoms. Pain and throbbing in the area of an aneurysm may occur and is a medical emergency. If an aneurysm bursts, it can cause life-threatening bleeding inside the body._ *Are Aortic Aneurysms Caused by Atherosclerosis?* Conclsions. _From the perspective of prevention, it appears that the risk factors for aortic atherosclerosis and probably atherosclerosis itself are necessary elements in the causal pathway for the great majority of aortic aneurysms in this cohort._ *Atherosclerosis and abdominal aortic aneurysm: Cause, response or common risk factors?* _The authors suggest that their findings fit better with atherosclerosis and AAA developing in parallel rather than atherosclerosis directly leading to AAA. _*_[...]_*_ the findings from the current study are not able to convincingly refute a role for atherosclerosis in AAA._ So, the science isn't settled. As for me, I have confidence that using my keto ==> carnivore leaning diet to minmimize blood sugar spikes and protect my glycocalyx; limiting ultra-processed 'foods' & ferreting out industrial processed seed oils from consumption (including 'health' supplements in soft-gels); and finally increasing exercise activity will help arrest the progression of both of these conditions. thanks again!

I'm afraid I haven't been following the studies you mentioned. Maybe when I have a bigger team one day. Right now it's a bit of a juggling act trying to do everything on my own!

@@vlmdrounds Understood. I don't have the background that you do, so I have the luxury of glossing over some of the details. With the US healthcare establishment failing me, I am just attempting to navigate the better signals amongst the noise. It is refreshing to learn that the science isn't settled - but that we are fearfully and wonderfully made! Each of the scientists I mentioned have YT channels - a suggestion for critiques in future videos?

@@jamesalles139 Thank you. I am sorry that you have had to be under the current sick care system. My dream is that there be a real, science-based alternative for everyone one day!

@@vlmdrounds Oh my and LoL I felt bad saying that you weren't a <surgeon> in another post, and figured I really ought to do some research to see if I knew what I was talking about. Dr. Loh, you don't go overboard 'tooting your own horn' on this YT platform. And guess who I stumbled on. A patient. On Metabolic Multiplier. _Love a conversation that heals: Dr. Vyvyane Loh_ BY NICHOLAS NORWITZ · PUBLISHED OCTOBER 8, 2020 · UPDATED DECEMBER 27, 2022 I am beside myself, having pretty much stepped in it. speechless, I am going to get my dinner. It is nice when the world gets smaller.

@jamesalles139 It's wonderful that you are prioritizing your health through diet and are now working on exercise. If you are worried about brain effects of statins, have a discussion with your care provider on lipophilic vs. hydrophilic statins (pitavastatin is lipophilic)

Yes, I don't think many people are aware of that and that iblood iron studies may not reflect what is going on in the body at all. Also, how iron impacts cholesterol metabolism in endothelial cells--very intriguing!