Peter Attia
@PeterAttiaMD
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Former national level tic-tac-toe player. Still play for fun, but not quite as good. Also, play a LOT of Uno.
Austin, TX
Joined August 2011
How androgen receptors impact testosterone effect | Carole Hooven, Ph.D. (@hoovlet ) This clip is from episode # 374 of The Drive which was released on 12/1/25. In the full episode, we cover: -A stark contrast of male social bonding compared to females, and evolutionary
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In episode #374 of The Drive, I sit down with Carole Hooven, Ph.D., (@hoovlet) a human evolutionary biologist whose research centers on testosterone, sex differences, and behavior. https://t.co/KSuNsKM4MU
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“If we want to interfere with the male desire to compete, we are also interfering with whatever products we get or advances we get from that intense drive.” —Carole Hooven
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This week, I’m sharing another collection of oldies-but-goodies—highlighting past newsletters on alcohol and cardiovascular health, aging bursts, exercise duration, hormone therapy, and the “cholesterol paradox”. Full article linked below. https://t.co/EWKLuDcVRT
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Highlighting past articles on alcohol and cardiovascular health, aging bursts, exercise duration, hormone therapy, and the “cholesterol paradox”
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The VO₂ max you need to stay sexually active | Sally Greenwald, M.D. This clip is from episode # 371 of The Drive which was released on 11/3/25. In the full episode, we cover: -The physiology of the female orgasm, sexual comfort and satisfaction, and the disparity between men
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This week we're rereleasing episode #288 with Walter Green, a remarkable philanthropist, mentor, author of This Is the Moment!, and founder of the impactful “Say It Now” movement. https://t.co/b52fk1IRX4
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“We are not self-made, everybody really knows that. The question is, are we going to acknowledge those people that help make us while they're here?” —Walter Green
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Revising our earlier interpretation of SELECT trial data in light of new analyses. Full article linked below. https://t.co/HPvopJzkDj
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Revising our earlier interpretation of SELECT trial data in light of new analyses
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In episode #373 of The Drive, I sit down with Antonio Bianco, M.D., Ph.D. (@bianco_lab), a world-renowned physician-scientist and expert in thyroid physiology and metabolism. Antonio explores the complex biology of thyroid hormone production, conversion, and regulation.
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“Hypothyroidism is not that naive disease that we thought it was. It's a deadly disease. It can affect significantly the quality of life of patients." —Antonio Bianco
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The FDA has announced it will remove health warnings on HRT products, following the recommendations of an expert panel. https://t.co/HMEOL9NuHx
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The FDA has announced it will remove health warnings on HRT products, following the recommendations of an expert panel
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Can fiber help prevent colon cancer? | Peter Attia, M.D. This clip is from “Ask Me Anything” episode # 77 (Ep. # 372) of The Drive which was released on 11/10/25. In the full episode, I cover: -The true effect sizes for fiber on weight loss, glycemic control, and LDL
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In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, I break down the science of dietary fiber, moving beyond the blanket advice to “eat more fiber." I discuss what fiber actually does in the body, where the evidence supports clear benefits, and more. https://t.co/vbkeXq4TEF
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“Combining viscous, quickly fermented, slowly fermented, and insoluble fibers will give you the broadest spectrum of benefit—supporting metabolic health, stool regularity, and feeding your gut biome...
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Building on recent analysis of U.S. media coverage and mortality, we assessed how our own focus aligns with real health risks. Full article linked below. https://t.co/6SRNkUQmd2
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Metabolizing dietary protein requires more energy than metabolizing other macronutrients, but is the effect large enough to matter?
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How scheduling sex can rekindle desire | Sally Greenwald, M.D. This clip is from episode # 371 of The Drive which was released on 11/3/25. In the full episode, we cover: -The physiology of the female orgasm, sexual comfort and satisfaction, and the disparity between men and
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Do hormones shape female attraction? | Sally Greenwald, M.D. This clip is from episode # 371 of The Drive which was released on 11/3/25. In the full episode, we cover: -The physiology of the female orgasm, sexual comfort and satisfaction, and the disparity between men and
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In episode #371 of The Drive, I sit down with Sally Greenwald, M.D., M.P.H. She explains why sexual health is a vital component of overall well-being, exploring topics such as the drivers of desire, the anatomy of sexual function, and more. https://t.co/UYfA61ez55
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"I'm most excited about the new information that we have coming in about hormone options in terms of how we provide menopause hormone therapy and how we treat perimenopause." —Sally Greenwald
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Metabolizing dietary protein requires more energy than metabolizing other macronutrients, but is the effect large enough to matter? Full article linked below. https://t.co/jgqzxK1TAz
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Metabolizing dietary protein requires more energy than metabolizing other macronutrients, but is the effect large enough to matter?
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Methylene blue & longevity | Peter Attia, M.D. This clip is from episode # 370 of The Drive which was released on 10/27/25. In the full episode, I cover: -The state of evidence for alleged geroprotective effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors, methylene blue, and
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Could GLP-1s impact aging and cognitive health? | Peter Attia, M.D. This clip is from episode # 370 of The Drive which was released on 10/27/25. In the full episode, I cover: -The state of evidence for alleged geroprotective effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists, SGLT2
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In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, I revisit my “proven, promising, fuzzy, noise, nonsense” framework to evaluate the scientific credibility of today’s most popular longevity and health interventions. https://t.co/1ueUKZypw1
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"Protein intake stimulates muscle protein synthesis, MPS, which is the necessary tool to fuel muscle growth in response to the adaptations of muscles under resistance training." — Peter Attia
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Early results hint at lifespan extension with psilocybin, but is this science ready to inform human aging? Full article linked below. https://t.co/tKooG7SXxO
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Early results hint at lifespan extension with psilocybin, but is this science ready to inform human aging?
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How Older Adults Can Stop Muscle Loss | Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D. (@foundmyfitness) This clip is from episode # 369 of The Drive which was released today (10/20/25). In the full episode, we cover: -How protein requirements evolve with age, activity, and goals, and why building
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