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by libria 5366 days ago
The author's genes may not behave the same way as Asprey's. George Burns consistently smoked and lived to 100; not everyone's genetic makeup will allow this.

I remember hearing a story of a professor who would throw asbestos into the air during lecture saying they had no evidence it was a health hazard, which was true at the time.

Yes, the health/nutrition industry often has uncertainties and disinformation and it may well turn out harmless, but why gamble with your health?