Ep 4 | Longevity Live September 4, 2025

In the inaugural episode of Longevity Live, Dr. Priyank Sharma (Dr. Pri) answers a Reddit post asking for advice on cholesterol (to statin or not?) then dives into the latest in Longevity news including controversies around how much protein is too much, Starbucks adding protein to their drinks, an emerging Blue Zone in Finland driven by lifestyle, and more. Timestamps0:00 | Introduction to Longevity Live2:00 | The Vita Veda practice website2:15 | Responding to a Reddit question re: taking statins15:50 | Muscle mass >> Strength18:00 | Protein controversies21:20 | A wearable for your toilet (microbiome test)23:55 | Putin and Xi talk about Longevity25:20 | New Blue Zone in FinlandWhere to find us:Website | https://vitaveda.healthYoutube | https://www.youtube.com/@vitavedahealthTwitter / X | https://x.com/vitavedahealthNewsletter | https://substack.com/@vitavedahealthDr. Pri | https://x.com/priyanksharmamdReferences:Reddit post that Dr. Pri responded to - https://www.reddit.com/r/PeterAttia/comments/1n5yrvy/help_interpreting_lab_results_and_determining/Vita Veda Substack - Longevity Essentials 3 - Lifestyle Pillars of Longevity - https://substack.com/home/post/p-172097031Ground Truth's Post on risks of high protein - https://erictopol.substack.com/p/our-preoccupation-with-protein-intakeLongevity Essentials Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/LongevityEssentials/comments/1n7hj6p/longevity_newsletter_week_of_9125/Starbucks bringing adding protein to their drinks - https://about.starbucks.com/press/2025/starbucks-goes-all-in-on-protein-announces-arrival-of-new-protein-lattes-and-protein-cold-foam-to-the-menu/Throne, continuous microbiome testing of stool - https://x.com/ScottHickle/status/1960767560187584528Putin and Xi discuss living to 150 - https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/hot-mic-picks-up-putin-xi-discussing-organ-transplants-immortality-2025-09-03/Finland emerging as a Blue Zone - https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-09-potential-blue-zone-region-finland.htmlDisclaimerThis audio and video podcast are for general informational purposes only and does not constitute a practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services including the giving of medical advice. No doctor patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast and video cast are at the user’s own risk. The content on this podcast and video cast are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Any listener or watcher of this information should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice from any medical condition they have and they should seek assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. We take all conflicts of interest very seriously. For all disclosures and companies we invest in or advise, please visit our website.