Atherosclerosis Diet Physiology 
Physiologically Speaking
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. High-protein diets are often advocated for building muscle, losing weight, and optimizing body composition. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. In fairness, 0.8
Physiologically Speaking
APRIL 12, 2024
Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. ICYMI On Wednesday, I published a post about the recent evidence on high-volume exercise and atherosclerosis in athletes. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. Not surprising given that diet and physical activity outside of the intervention didn’t change.
Dr. S. Venkatesan MD
JANUARY 8, 2024
LDL is obviously a target against atherosclerosis. definitely deserve the name bad cholesterol.The good news is, it may be counting its last few decades, as the whole pharma industry is activated to destroy this physiological molecule that carries some critical functions in our body. Preamble 15 % of body weight is fat. Reference 1.Lib
Physiologically Speaking
APRIL 24, 2024
The amount of calcium in the blood vessels (known as arterial calcification), a marker of subclinical atherosclerosis, is higher in people with a short sleep duration. 14 One study of over 1,900 men found evidence that very short sleep duration predicts a higher burden of atherosclerosis in their coronary and femoral arteries.
Physiologically Speaking
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is a measure of atherosclerosis and a strong predictor of cardiovascular disease. The Latest Evidence on Atherosclerosis in Athletes The risk factor component is yet unexplored—how do risk factors other than training contribute to elevated CAC in endurance athletes?
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