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Welcome back to the barbell Medicine Plus. Ask Us Anything.

I'm Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum, and today we've got a jam-packed episode diving into everything

from the philosophical debates of lipidology to the psychological friction of getting off the couch.

First up, we're asking the question that apparently keeps at least two doctors up at night. Is there such a thing as, quote, too low of a cholesterol level? We'll break down the genetic and clinical trial evidence to help you understand the core debate. Is it about a minimum biological threshold, or is it all just a function of lifetime exposure? Then we'll shift gears to the gym and we'll tackle

supersets, tri-sets, and giant sets. If you're short on time, is it a good idea to string together

three or more non-overlapping exercises? We'll give you the take-home advice on how to be

efficient without sacrificing your gains or hogging all of the gym's equipment. On the mind-body

connection, we're dissecting a fascinating question.

Does acupuncture do anything? We'll talk about the difference between no-susception and pain

and whether measuring brain activity under anesthesia is a valid way to prove an effect,

ultimately clarifying how much of acupuncture's benefit is truly physiological versus a powerful

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