Guest: Alex Leaf, MS CISSN - Debbie Barber - Terry Barber
A new study looks at obese individuals and their ability to harbor this virus longer and spread this virus through prolonged shedding. They also make the argument that the obese should be quarantined longer than lean individuals. We discuss the immune system differences between the obese and the lean individuals to determine why the obese are potentially more contagious. PLUS As we age our skin, like our homes, begins to show wear and tear. When our homes start showing signs of aging we make it a remodeling project and spruce it up. Now you can do the same thing for your skin. Go to https://shrnetwork.biz/blue to learn more and use SHR25 for 25% off.
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Show Notes:
New Study: Influenza and Obesity: Lessons for the COVID Pandemic + Remodel Your Skin
[6:45] Elevated glucose levels correlated to higher viral and mortality rates.
- Retroactive study. Causation cannot be inferred.
- The age group was at least 50 years old.
- Covid’s case fatality rate is already double that of the H1N1 virus.
- 13% fatality rate in those over age 74. 5% FR in 60-74 years old.
- When correcting for age and other variables, the incidence of death was 4x higher in those with pre-diabetic or diabetic blood sugar levels.
[13:00] TII diabetes can be reverse by losing as little as 15% bodyweight.
[14:20] Is muscle different than fat in this regard?
- The leading conditions of pre-mature death in the elderly stem from conditions of sarcopenia.
[16:15] Does eating multiple meals lead to faster aging?
[20:50] How obesity changes the immune system.
- Being obese is a significant risk factor for infectious diseases due to immune-senescence, or an aging immune system.
[36:35] Study: Why are obese patients more contagious than lean patients? Should obese patients be quarantined for longer?
- Review study.
- Increased immune-senescence leads to higher rates of infection and shedding for longer periods of time.
[40:00] Obesity, high blood sugar, and chronic inflammation all operate in a triangular type fashion to promote viral infection.
[42:20] What about individual who have dramatically changed their life and are effectively improving their health but are still obese?
[47:55] Z-pack and its effect on senescent cells.
[54:14] Obesity, even in children, means an aged immune system and is a risk factor.
[1:11:50] A listener’s experience with GHK-Cu.
- Takes ~12 weeks to start seeing changes, but can get rid of scars and wrinkles.
[1:20:26] The skin-protecting effect from GHK-Cu.
[1:27:40] The cost of Restoracell.
[1:32:00] Restoracell is a topical product.
- It has mainly local effects, but some are regional.
