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Dr. Peter Brukner: Fat Not Sugar!

Guest: Dr. Peter Brukner — 2020-12-07 — 2.6M views

Sports physician, Australian cricket team doctor

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Episode Summary

Sports doctor on fat adaptation for athletes.

Top Takeaways

  1. Muscle is the organ of longevity: strength training is non-negotiable for aging well
  2. The centenarians don't avoid death—they avoid prolonged periods of dying; compress morbidity
  3. Zone 2 cardio is the foundation of metabolic health—you should be able to hold a conversation while exercising
  4. Prevention requires action decades before disease appears—start now, whatever your age
  5. Glucose dysregulation underlies most chronic disease—managing blood sugar is fundamental

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