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In this \u201cAsk Me Anything\u201d (AMA) episode, Peter answers a wide range of questions from subscribers. Bob Kaplan, Peter\u2019s head of research, asks the questions. If you\u2019re not a subscriber and listening on a podcast player, you\u2019ll only be able to hear a preview of the AMA.

If you\u2019re a subscriber, you can now listen to this full episode on your\xa0private RSS feed. You can also watch (or listen) to this full episode on our website at the AMA #8\xa0show notes page.

Questions continue to be pulled from the\xa0AMA section\xa0on the website, and any subscriber is welcome to submit questions for future AMAs.

We discuss:

• Do DNA kits provide actionable info for cancer, CVD, diabetes, Alzheimer\u2019s, nutrition, or exercise? [1:45];
  
• What genes increase longevity? And do those genes show up on genetic tests like 23andMe? [12:00];
  
• Who are some people that Peter would like to have as guests on The Drive? [15:00];
  
• Inflammation: Is CRP a useful marker? What can one do to reduce it? And what other inflammatory markers can I look at to gauge health? [18:30];
  
• What lipid test does Peter now use on his patients? What are the three best cardiovascular laboratories? [28:00];
  
• Metformin for longevity: What considerations should one think about before doing taking metformin for longevity purposes? [32:30];
  
• What is Peter\u2019s take on salt and its role in things like high blood pressure and stomach cancer? [40:00];
  
• What markers does Peter find most interesting (and surprising) during his quarterly fasts? [47:30]; and
  
• More.

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