Statins Vs. Sulfur for Heart Disease | Masterjohn Q&A Files #307

Statins Vs. Sulfur for Heart Disease | Masterjohn Q&A Files #307

Author: Chris Masterjohn, PhD January 23, 2023 Duration: 28:53

Short Answer: From the trials, statins seem to reduce heart disease risk and total mortality, but it is impossible to separate this from conflicts of interest and industry funding. There are plausible mechanisms by which they may hurt mitochondrial function and promote soft tissue calcification. Dietary sulfur appears to lower cholesterol. While Lester Morrison showed 1500 milligrams per day of chondroitin sulfate could reduce cardiac events 7-fold, this has a theoretical potential to hurt the microbiome. My preferred way of getting sulfur is 1.2-1.8 grams per kilogram bodyweight of total non-collagen protein, with an emphasis on animal protein.

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  • Glutathione Intolerance: Getting to the Bottom of It
  • Why Plasma Zinc is the Best Marker of Zinc Status

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This snippet is from the October 12, 2022 AMA. The full recording and transcript is reserved for Masterpass members. Here is a preview of what's included:

  • NADH vs NMN vs NR
  • An unexplained rise in urine ketones
  • Spreading out calcium across meals
  • What should we have in our cold season cabinet?
  • What besides diet could cause my high morning glucose on a CGM?
  • Will some older people benefit from supplementing carnitine?
  • What do I think about the CGM fad?
  • Could my low triglycerides be cholestasis?
  • Why limit the dose of cod liver oil?
  • Why do I always feel better when my sulfur problems are worse?
  • Should I use one lab's reference range with another lab's results?
  • Is it safe to eat roasted potatoes?
  • How much weight should I give genetic SNPs in my nutrition?
  • High RBC magnesium but low serum: what could it mean?
  • Burning in the stomach: what could it be?
  • Should I treat low plasma amino acids by supplementing them?
  • Why would MK-4 cause heart palpitations?


Here's a link to the full AMA: https://chrismasterjohnphd.substack.com/p/recording-and-transcript-of-the-october

Access the show notes, transcript, and comments here.

Chris Masterjohn, PhD, is the Founder and Scientific Director of the mitochondria test Mitome.


Chris Masterjohn, PhD hosts Mastering Nutrition, a podcast that digs into the science of how our bodies work at a fundamental level. The focus here is on mitochondrial health-the energy powerhouses within our cells-and how optimizing them forms the cornerstone of lasting vitality. Chris brings his background as a nutrition scientist and his experience founding BioOptHealth to these conversations, which move beyond generic diet advice. Instead, the podcast explores how individual differences, informed by tools like whole genome sequencing and detailed biochemical data, can reveal personalized paths to better metabolic function. Listeners will hear deep dives into cutting-edge research, practical interpretations of complex studies, and discussions on how to apply these insights in a real-world context. This isn't about quick fixes or trending superfoods; it's about building a coherent, scientifically-grounded understanding of nutrition from the cellular level up. Each episode aims to provide the kind of nuanced, evidence-based perspective that can help you make sense of conflicting health information. Whether the topic is a specific nutrient, a metabolic pathway, or a broader principle of wellness, Chris works to translate dense science into actionable knowledge. Tune in for a thoughtful, detailed exploration of what it truly means to master your own nutritional landscape.
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