Our new #PURE paper just out in BMJ: 1) Virtually nobody meets the simultaneous target of low sodium (<2 g/d) with high potassium (>3.5 g/d); 2) Combined MODERATE sodium (3-5 g/d) with HIGH potassium intake is assoc w the LOWEST risk of mortality & CVD. https://t.co/WcfklDEunq
— Andrew Mente, PhD (@andrewmente) March 16, 2019
Month: March 2019
On Medical Conservatism
Conmpelling Case For Medical Conservatism:
"BMJ reviewed 3000 treatments & found that 1/2 were of unknown effectiveness & only 11% were clearly beneficial."Great manifesto with common sense advice from @drjohnm @VPrasadMDMPH@adamcifuhttps://t.co/64BhHDOuz5
— Allen Frances (@AllenFrancesMD) March 14, 2019
On Eggs
Brilliant and thorough analysis of studies based on model searching, long-term memory by subjects, observational studies vs randomized trials.Why most diet studies have no credibility. “Revisiting Eggs and Dietary Cholesterol” | Less Likely https://t.co/zTVHiTG4Y1
— Edward Tufte (@EdwardTufte) March 23, 2019
The Last HerbTV Episode
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