Hormone Treatment (Estrogen Pills and Creams) for Vaginal Menopause Symptoms
Does vaginal estrogen carry the same risk as oral estrogen? I discuss estrogen pills and creams versus vaginal DHEA and ospemifene for menopausal dryness.
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Is this estrogen from soy? I’m almost 50, and on blood thinners for heart valve replacement. Soy messes with my inr.
I have a question regarding protein intake, because I have read contradictory recommendations.
On the one hand, there is a recommendation of 0.8 g of protein per kilogram of body weight, which is also recommended by Dr. Greger. This amount also roughly corresponds to the amount of protein consumed in the Blue Zones – about 10 percent of the daily calorie intake. A protein intake at this level appears to be related to longevity. This is also supported by studies that claim to prove the connection between an increased protein intake with a greater risk of disease and higher mortality. This is explained by the influence of increased protein intake on biological parameters such as increased IGF-1 and decreased FGF21, as you mentioned in some of your videos.
Now the question arises for me whether there are negative consequences for health if one doubles the daily protein intake to 1.6 g per kg body weight, as recommended for strength-oriented athletes, even if the protein intake is entirely from whole-food plant-based sources such as legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds.
So, from a nutritional perspective, do we have to choose between A) a high muscle mass and B) longevity and a lower risk of disease? Or does such a high protein intake not contradict longevity?
I would appreciate an answer, because I am very confused around this topic. 😊