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Can plant foods and their phytochemicals be used to reduce arterial plaque? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #315 Mastering Nutrition
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Question: Can plant foods and their phytochemicals be used to reduce arterial plaque?
Short Answer: Yes, but if you don’t have specific intolerances to plant compounds the best thing to do is simply aim to meet your vitamin and mineral targets from a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices, rather than trying to use specific plant compounds from specific studies in any specific amount.
This is a clip from a live Q&A session open to CMJ Masterpass members. In addition to this episode, you can access two other free samples using this link:
https://chrismasterjohnphd.substack.com/p/questions-on-plant-compounds-and
In that batch of free episodes you will also find the answers to these questions:
How do I consume omega-3 without hurting my omega-6 status?
If I have a hereditary weakness in breaking down branched-chain amino acids, what cofactors do I need to consider, and do I need to restrict my protein when losing weight?
If you want to become a Masterpass member so you can participate in the next live Q&A, or so you can have access to the complete recording and transcript of each Q&A session, you can save 10% off the subscription price for as long as you remain a member by using this link to sign up:
https://chrismasterjohnphd.substack.com/qanda
Learn more about the Masterpass here:
https://chrismasterjohnphd.substack.com/about
This snippet is from the January 21, 2023 AMA. The full recording and transcript is reserved for Masterpass members. Here is a preview of what’s included:
Can plant foods and their phytochemicals be used to reduce arterial plaque?
How do I consume omega-3 without hurting my omega-6 status?
If I have a hereditary weakness in breaking down branched-chain amino acids, what cofactors do I need to consider, and do I need to restrict my protein when losing weight?
Could carnitine help a fatty acid oxidation disorder?
Should anti-inflammatories be taken away from workouts?
How does vitamin C affect autoimmune disease?
Folate form and purines
Can methylene blue help the respiratory chain?
Best references for omega-3 and inflammation resolution?
Smoothies and blood sugar
Is transdermal magnesium oil effective for osteoarthritis?
Why do K2 and Mg help my nerve pain?
Should I separate my potassium benzoate and vitamin C supplements?
The best and most simple comprehensive micronutrient panel.
How much K2 is needed in pregnancy?
How do I accentuate the fasting-feeding cycle?
Could K2 help with environmental pollution?
Why do shoulders crack when we get older?
Why do I react poorly to anti-inflammatory foods?
Here’s a link to the full AMA: https://chrismasterjohnphd.substack.com/p/recording-and-transcript-of-the-january
Access the show notes, transcript, and comments here.
Question: Can plant foods and their phytochemicals be used to reduce arterial plaque?
Short Answer: Yes, but if you don’t have specific intolerances to plant compounds the best thing to do is simply aim to meet your vitamin and mineral targets from a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices, rather than trying to use specific plant compounds from specific studies in any specific amount.
This is a clip from a live Q&A session open to CMJ Masterpass members. In addition to this episode, you can access two other free samples using this link:
https://chrismasterjohnphd.substack.com/p/questions-on-plant-compounds-and
In that batch of free episodes you will also find the answers to these questions:
How do I consume omega-3 without hurting my omega-6 status?
If I have a hereditary weakness in breaking down branched-chain amino acids, what cofactors do I need to consider, and do I need to restrict my protein when losing weight?
If you want to become a Masterpass member so you can participate in the next live Q&A, or so you can have access to the complete recording and transcript of each Q&A session, you can save 10% off the subscription price for as long as you remain a member by using this link to sign up:
https://chrismasterjohnphd.substack.com/qanda
Learn more about the Masterpass here:
https://chrismasterjohnphd.substack.com/about
This snippet is from the January 21, 2023 AMA. The full recording and transcript is reserved for Masterpass members. Here is a preview of what’s included:
Can plant foods and their phytochemicals be used to reduce arterial plaque?
How do I consume omega-3 without hurting my omega-6 status?
If I have a hereditary weakness in breaking down branched-chain amino acids, what cofactors do I need to consider, and do I need to restrict my protein when losing weight?
Could carnitine help a fatty acid oxidation disorder?
Should anti-inflammatories be taken away from workouts?
How does vitamin C affect autoimmune disease?
Folate form and purines
Can methylene blue help the respiratory chain?
Best references for omega-3 and inflammation resolution?
Smoothies and blood sugar
Is transdermal magnesium oil effective for osteoarthritis?
Why do K2 and Mg help my nerve pain?
Should I separate my potassium benzoate and vitamin C supplements?
The best and most simple comprehensive micronutrient panel.
How much K2 is needed in pregnancy?
How do I accentuate the fasting-feeding cycle?
Could K2 help with environmental pollution?
Why do shoulders crack when we get older?
Why do I react poorly to anti-inflammatory foods?
Here’s a link to the full AMA: https://chrismasterjohnphd.substack.com/p/recording-and-transcript-of-the-january
Access the show notes, transcript, and comments here.
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