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Andrew Panella

@Longevity_EDU

May 5

High cholesterol is NOT always the silent killer they told you about.

The healthcare system falsely obsesses over your LDL while overlooking everything else that puts you at risk of heart disease.

Here are 8 ways to lower your risk of heart disease (without statins):🧵

1. Test your ApoB.

Your standard cholesterol test only measures the amount of cholesterol inside LDL particles.

ApoB counts the actual number of dangerous particles in your blood.

It predicts heart attacks far more accurately than LDL cholesterol.

2. Cut refined carbs and sugar.

Refined carbs spike your blood sugar which forces your liver to convert the excess into triglycerides.

This directly worsens your cholesterol profile without you realizing it.

Swap bread, pasta and sugary snacks for whole foods.

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Andrew Panella

@Longevity_EDU

May 2

Insulin resistance silently fuels fat gain and heart disease.

But fixing it isn't just about cutting carbs.

Here are 8 other science-backed ways to fix it:🧵

1. "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day" is a marketing slogan from cereal companies. Skip it

2. Walk after every meal.

Even a 10-minute walk after eating can lower your blood sugar spike by up to 30%.

Walking pulls glucose from your bloodstream into your muscles WITHOUT needing insulin to do it.

Walking has so many other health benefits too.

3. Take supplements like these that help you burn fat, improve your metabolic flexibility and enhance your insulin sensitivity:

- CLA
- Berberine
- L-Carnitine
- Fucoxanthin
- Glucomannan
- Green Tea Extract
- Cayenne Pepper
- Grains of Paradise
- White Kidney Bean
- Apple Cider Vinegar

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Andrew Panella

@Longevity_EDU

May 1

Berberine is nature's answer to insulin resistance.

A meta-analysis of 46 studies found berberine improved HbA1c, fasting glucose & 2hr glucose even more than metformin does.

Here are all its health benefits (& how to use it properly):🧵

1. Regulates Blood Sugar.

A 2008 trial found berberine lowered fasting glucose by 20% and HbA1c by 2% in type 2 diabetics, nearly identical to metformin.

Taken 500mg 2-3x daily with meals, it directly reduces the glucose that enters your bloodstream after eating.

2. Improves Insulin Sensitivity.

Berberine activates AMPK in your cells, telling them to pull glucose out of your blood and burn it for energy.

Your cells become more insulin-sensitive.

That means less insulin is needed to do the same job, and fat storage drops.

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Andrew Panella

@Longevity_EDU

Apr 29

If you only take 1 supplement for your heart health, make it Omega-3 fish oil.

A 2026 trial of 1,228 patients found Omega-3s cut cardiovascular events by 43%...

But up to 90% of Americans are deficient in it.

Here's how to take it correctly and its top 8 health benefits: 🧵

1. Heart protection.

Omega-3s calm inflammation inside your artery walls and keep them flexible and healthy.

They also lower triglycerides which are a major risk factor for heart disease.

2. Brain health and cognitive function.

DHA makes up a large percentage of the structural fat in your brain.

Low DHA levels are directly linked to cognitive decline and memory problems.

Omega-3 supplementation protects neurons and supports long-term brain health.

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Andrew Panella

@Longevity_EDU

Apr 27

It's nearly impossible to lose weight if your cortisol is too high.

It completely wrecks your metabolism and your hormones.

Here are 7 hacks to lower cortisol and help you lose fat (bookmark this): 🧵

1. Stop overtraining

Excessive exercise keeps cortisol chronically elevated.

The problem?

Most people think more training means more results.

90 to 120 minutes of lifting per week is enough.

2. Morning sunlight.

It reduces cortisol by:

- Triggering serotonin production
- Lowering evening cortisol spikes
- Regulating your circadian rhythm

Get 10-15 minutes within an hour of waking up.

Sunlight has so many other benefits too:

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Andrew Panella

@Longevity_EDU

Apr 23

Your doctor says your blood pressure is "a little high."

But high blood pressure silently damages your arteries and brain for years before symptoms show.

Here are 7 science-backed methods to lower it naturally:🧵

1. Don't worry so much about salt. Worry about potassium

You need more potassium.

Potassium relaxes your blood vessel walls and helps flush out excess sodium.

Best sources :

• Bananas
• Avocados
• Leafy greens
• Sweet potatoes

Most people get less than half the potassium they need.

Here's what they never told you about salt:

2. Walk for at least 30 minutes everyday.

Walking boosts nitric oxide production in your blood vessels.

The result?

Your arteries relax, they become healthier and your blood flows better.

But you don't need 10K steps.

Just walking a few thousand more steps a day than you are now is enough.