# ![@BrandonLuuMD Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1134566026866282498.png) @BrandonLuuMD Brandon Luu, MD

Brandon Luu, MD posts on X about linked, health, if you, strong the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  2% [gaming](/list/gaming)  1% [countries](/list/countries)  1% [celebrities](/list/celebrities)  1% [finance](/list/finance)  1%

**Social topic influence**
[linked](/topic/linked) #18, [health](/topic/health) #3831, [if you](/topic/if-you) 5%, [strong](/topic/strong) 5%, [up to](/topic/up-to) #2493, [odds](/topic/odds) #17, [the most](/topic/the-most) 4%, [this is](/topic/this-is) #1358, [brandon](/topic/brandon) #14, [light](/topic/light) #311

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Incredible. High-quality CPR/first aid training is one of the most important skills everyone should learn. Emma Dilley a student at Dallas Baptist University helped save a stranger's life in downtown Dallas on Tuesday night. Dilley performed CPR on an unconscious man despite having never done so on a human before first responders took over medical care. She learned CPR in high https://t.co/RmlE3VnYxO Emma Dilley a student at Dallas Baptist University helped save a stranger's life in downtown Dallas on Tuesday night. Dilley performed CPR on an unconscious man despite having never done so on a"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2022086143374979188)  2026-02-12T23:11Z 32K followers, 12.1K engagements


"Exercise may weaken traumatic memories Mice exposed to trauma developed: Anxiety Threat generalization Exercise (which boosts hippocampal neurogenesis) weakened the trauma memory and reduced PTSD-like behaviors"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2013221505967022431)  2026-01-19T12:06Z 31.7K followers, 318.9K engagements


"Coenzyme Q10 reduces migraine frequency likely by improving mitochondrial energy metabolism In a randomized trial CoQ10 (300 mg/day) led to a 50% reduction in migraine attacks in 47.6% of patients compared with 14.3% on placebo (NNT of 3)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2015762778963820548)  2026-01-26T12:24Z 31.6K followers, 32.1K engagements


"You can get huge mobility gains from just strength training (if you use full range of motion) In an 8-week RCT Full-ROM resistance training matched static stretching for flexibility But strength training increased strength by [---] N while stretching showed no change (-16N)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2016468081929830772)  2026-01-28T11:07Z 31.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Theres a common misconception that the more often you get sick the stronger your immune system gets. This is the wrong mindset to have. Every infection is a roll of the dice: pneumonia myocarditis blood clots chronic debilitating symptoms hospitalization"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2017240030008217730)  2026-01-30T14:14Z 31.7K followers, 27.4K engagements


"Omega-3s reduce self-reported aggression. In a randomized trial [--] weeks of omega-3 significantly lowered self-reported aggression scores vs. placebo. Omega 3s are 20% of the dry weight of the brain so supplementing may change how the brain is able to respond to provocation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2018291684375675349)  2026-02-02T11:53Z 31.7K followers, 38.8K engagements


"Chronotherapy is completely changing medicine. Even in asthma inhaled steroids were just shown to work best in the afternoon (when steroid receptors are most responsive) improving lung function and reducing inflammation. A new phase [--] trial showed that lung cancer patients who were treated with an immunotherapy in the morning had better overall survival than those who were treated in the afternoon. Your immune system has a circadian rhythm. https://t.co/TTE7Nfihdz A new phase [--] trial showed that lung cancer patients who were treated with an immunotherapy in the morning had better overall"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2018806677483692032)  2026-02-03T21:59Z 31.7K followers, 29.1K engagements


"Psychological stress is linked to delayed wound healing Stressed caregivers' wounds took 24% longer to heal (+9 days) than controls in one study Stress was linked to less IL-1 an immune signal that kickstarts tissue repair and collagen production"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2019023161711345828)  2026-02-04T12:20Z 31.8K followers, 41.2K engagements


"PLEASE take your kids iPads away and make them play outside. The brain did not evolve for Roblox. It evolved for sunlight movement and controlled chaos. Exercising outside is better for the brain. https://t.co/vB15xVr05B Exercising outside is better for the brain. https://t.co/vB15xVr05B"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2019755894079185049)  2026-02-06T12:51Z 31.8K followers, 64.1K engagements


"I wish more people tried to optimize their lives like this. Balance matters but theres nothing wrong with aiming to be healthier. Optimizing circadian health appears to offer protection against a wide range of physical and mental diseases"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2019911333030830311)  2026-02-06T23:09Z 31.7K followers, [----] engagements


"@NIHDirector_Jay Indeed I recently published a paper highlighting the strong link between circadian dysfunction and ADHD. Improving sleep and circadian function should be a fundamental treatment goal for everyone with the condition. Circadian rhythm dysfunction is highly prevalent in ADHD Up to 75% of patients have delayed sleep and wake timing and shifting the clock earlier is linked to symptom improvement I just published a paper on what this means for treatment. Heres what we found 🧵1/12 https://t.co/gol7jUBbMV Circadian rhythm dysfunction is highly prevalent in ADHD Up to 75% of patients"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2020159771194556743)  2026-02-07T15:36Z 31.7K followers, [----] engagements


"@NIH @NIHDirector_Jay This is amazing research. We also just published a paper about the strong link between circadian rhythm dysfunction and ADHD. There's more and more evidence that treating circadian dysfunction could lead to improved symptoms. Circadian rhythm dysfunction is highly prevalent in ADHD Up to 75% of patients have delayed sleep and wake timing and shifting the clock earlier is linked to symptom improvement I just published a paper on what this means for treatment. Heres what we found 🧵1/12 https://t.co/gol7jUBbMV Circadian rhythm dysfunction is highly prevalent in ADHD Up to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2020160683661271097)  2026-02-07T15:40Z 31.8K followers, 26.9K engagements


"Women with just 1.36% dehydration experience substantial mood deterioration: Anger-hostility 8% Fatigue 17% Vigor 12% Mood disturbance 19% Task difficulty perception 58% Concentration 45% Headaches 2x"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/1992240162273997296)  2025-11-22T14:34Z 32K followers, 10.7M engagements


"Minds wander roughly 50% of the time and happiness drops when it does. In a large [----] study people were happiest when focused on the present moment. Even pleasant daydreaming didnt help"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2001985010581311521)  2025-12-19T11:56Z 32K followers, 658.8K engagements


"Washing viruses out of your nose and throat can help you get better faster In an RCT of [--] adults hypertonic saline nasal irrigation and gargling: 1) Cut cold duration by 22% (1.9 days shorter) 2) Reduced household transmission by 35%"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2002845355256529385)  2025-12-21T20:55Z 32K followers, 886.5K engagements


"doctor: you have one month to regain the mobility of a child me:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2010016463864902023)  2026-01-10T15:50Z 32K followers, 542.5K engagements


"Probiotics improved depressive symptoms and cardiometabolic markers in major depressive disorder. In an 8-week RCT of probiotics vs. placebo: Beck Depression Index Insulin resistance Inflammation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2019381124347396522)  2026-02-05T12:02Z 32K followers, [----] engagements


"Binaural beats preserved attention after mental fatigue. Control groups crashed. On a 90-min cognitive fatigue task 12-min recovery attention test Control: 49% 18% (-31 points) Binaural beats: 51% 55% (+4 points)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2022653977968677371)  2026-02-14T12:47Z 32K followers, [----] engagements


"85% dark chocolate reduced negative emotions in [--] weeks (potentially by reshaping gut bacteria) In a 3-week RCT higher cocoa content (400mg polyphenols/day) reduced negative emotions and increased gut microbiome diversity"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2015393475940782516)  2026-01-25T11:57Z 32K followers, 934.9K engagements


"UpToDates new AI is a genuine game changer. Every output is clearly linked to the underlying primary articles. Its also remarkably strong at generating accurate differentials. Easily the most reliable clinical AI tool Ive used so far"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2016655263046996110)  2026-01-28T23:30Z 32K followers, 96.3K engagements


"My current AI medicine stack: Differential diagnosis and investigations: -UpToDate AI Treatment: -UpToDate AI -OpenEvidence Rare and complex diseases: -Grok DeepSearch -Perplexity -OpenEvidence UpToDates new AI is a genuine game changer. Every output is clearly linked to the underlying primary articles. Its also remarkably strong at generating accurate differentials. Easily the most reliable clinical AI tool Ive used so far. https://t.co/LtCpqV2DeX UpToDates new AI is a genuine game changer. Every output is clearly linked to the underlying primary articles. Its also remarkably strong at"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2016861390435213334)  2026-01-29T13:10Z 32K followers, 43.5K engagements


"Delusional optimism is a secret to success. People who overestimate their chances work harder and persist longer. Even against the odds that extra persistence turns failures into wins"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2017938683412791319)  2026-02-01T12:30Z 32K followers, 598K engagements


"Circadian disruption has long been linked to mental health disorders. We now have more evidence that the link may be causal. A longitudinal study found circadian disruption directly preceded mood symptoms with a causal signal in 66.7% of MDD and 85.7% of bipolar I patients"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2020463262660215113)  2026-02-08T11:42Z 32K followers, 60.2K engagements


"https://www.thelancet.com/journals/ebiom/article/PIIS2352-3964%2824%2900129-4/fulltext#fig4 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/ebiom/article/PIIS2352-3964%2824%2900129-4/fulltext#fig4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2020463265239732405)  2026-02-08T11:42Z 32K followers, [----] engagements


"This is terrifying. Smoking just [--] joint per day is linked to a long-term decline in lung function comparable to smoking [--] cigarettes a day [--] million Americans are smoking weed 21+ days a month This is a full blown addiction crisis that even the NYT now says: "Its Time for America to Admit That It Has a Marijuana Problem" https://t.co/FRGWFg6Bt3 [--] million Americans are smoking weed 21+ days a month This is a full blown addiction crisis that even the NYT now says: "Its Time for America to Admit That It Has a Marijuana Problem" https://t.co/FRGWFg6Bt3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2021293198136496167)  2026-02-10T18:40Z 32K followers, 702.4K engagements


"My family doctor is a former university national football championship winner. Warms up on bench with [---]. I pay very close attention to all his lifestyle advice. Should physicians be required to maintain a minimal level of fitness Are you more apt to take lifestyle advice from a fit physician Should physicians be required to maintain a minimal level of fitness Are you more apt to take lifestyle advice from a fit physician"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2021376558989271477)  2026-02-11T00:11Z 32K followers, [----] engagements


"Regular exercise is linked to substantially less time sick In [----] adults tracked for [--] weeks exercisers [--] days/week had 43% fewer URTI days Severity and symptoms were 32-41% lower too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2021553738859872453)  2026-02-11T11:55Z 32K followers, 43.3K engagements


"For those saying theres no evidence marijuana harms the lungs This is a CT scan from a marijuana smoker showing permanent irreversible lung damage. They had substantially higher rates of emphysema vs tobacco-only in this case control study. This is terrifying. Smoking just [--] joint per day is linked to a long-term decline in lung function comparable to smoking [--] cigarettes a day https://t.co/hXujbWCsMn This is terrifying. Smoking just [--] joint per day is linked to a long-term decline in lung function comparable to smoking [--] cigarettes a day https://t.co/hXujbWCsMn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2021643804659327142)  2026-02-11T17:53Z 32K followers, 51.7K engagements


"https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/10.1148/radiol.212611 https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/10.1148/radiol.212611"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2021643807952183474)  2026-02-11T17:53Z 32K followers, [----] engagements


"More on this here: https://brandonluumd.substack.com/p/is-your-phone-hijacking-your-brain https://brandonluumd.substack.com/p/is-your-phone-hijacking-your-brain"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2021905134629052499)  2026-02-12T11:12Z 32K followers, [---] engagements


"The more time children spend outside the better their ADHD symptoms tend to be"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2022287217817710716)  2026-02-13T12:30Z 32K followers, 379K engagements


"Men this Valentine's Day skip the flowers. Give these instead: -Creatine: muscle cognition menstrual health -Bright light lamp: mood energy winter depression -Red light glasses: sleep quality -Psyllium: glucose cholesterol gut health -Spa pass: heat/cold relaxation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2022705198188429560)  2026-02-14T16:11Z 32K followers, 22.3K engagements


"RT @NTFabiano: Pet ownership is associated with a reduced brain age of up to [--] years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2023054423878988279)  2026-02-15T15:18Z 32K followers, [---] engagements


"Pro tip for pet owners: If your vet prescribes a medication ask for a written prescription and take it to a regular pharmacy. You can get most meds at a fraction of the clinic price. Dog ownership was linked to 40% lower odds of disabling dementia. There was no protective signal for cat owners. https://t.co/VtOqMSTpDV Dog ownership was linked to 40% lower odds of disabling dementia. There was no protective signal for cat owners. https://t.co/VtOqMSTpDV"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2023086954305187952)  2026-02-15T17:28Z 32K followers, [----] engagements


"Full breakdown here: https://brandonluumd.substack.com/p/does-morning-light-clean-the-brain https://brandonluumd.substack.com/p/does-morning-light-clean-the-brain"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2023370079958954260)  2026-02-16T12:13Z 32K followers, [----] engagements


"One of the best things you can do for your kids brain Make them play outside. A new study shows outdoor physical activity significantly improves working memory attention and inhibitioncompared to doing the exact same thing indoors"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/1917926815428980937)  2025-05-01T12:59Z 31.9K followers, 168.5K engagements


"People whove come out the other side of a depressive episode what helped the most"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2020633499519361079)  2026-02-08T22:59Z 31.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Maternal perinatal depression (MPD) is linked to autistic-related traits in toddlers In a 23000+ mother-child cohort MPD was also associated with lower birth weight and impaired maternal bonding postpartum The effect was strongest in girls (5-9 higher odds)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2020824083601256949)  2026-02-09T11:36Z 31.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Your phone drains mental bandwidth even when its face down and silent. Turn off every non-essential notification. Then whitelist the few people who truly matter so urgent calls always come through (instructions below)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2021905132380926208)  2026-02-12T11:12Z 31.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The community note cites the wrong study. The figure I shared is from the study I referenced below. It is a small sample yes but it shows a concerning signal that warrants attention and further research. Please do not inhale combusted substances"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2021914024468697560)  2026-02-12T11:47Z 31.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Low-dose melatonin (0.5 mg nightly) in adults with ADHD: DLMO advanced by [--] minutes ADHD symptoms reduced by 14% The key is timing not dose. Taking melatonin 3h before DLMO (5 hours before desired bedtime) drives phase advance /6"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2000895325167350237)  2025-12-16T11:46Z 31.9K followers, 81.8K engagements


"Someone just coughed on you. You were on a crowded flight. Now your coworker is sick. The window to prevent infection is narrow. Heres exactly what to do in the critical hours after a high-risk exposure 🧵1/13"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2006334252053574038)  2025-12-31T11:58Z 32K followers, 2.1M engagements


"If you want people to like you more ask more questions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2008151804920361371)  2026-01-05T12:21Z 32K followers, 753.2K engagements


"Circadian rhythm dysfunction is highly prevalent in ADHD Up to 75% of patients have delayed sleep and wake timing and shifting the clock earlier is linked to symptom improvement I just published a paper on what this means for treatment. Heres what we found 🧵1/12"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2000895311125078085)  2025-12-16T11:46Z 32K followers, 3.6M engagements


"Three weeks of morning bright light therapy reduced ADHD symptoms in adults with shift toward earlier circadian preference predicting improvement more strongly than mood changes A trial found: -15% improvement on executive function domains -8% improvement on core ADHD symptoms"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2005804372912136550)  2025-12-30T00:53Z 32K followers, 308.4K engagements


"The higher the solar intensity the lower the ADHD prevalence. Across [--] states and [--] countries sunlight exposure explained 34-57% of geographic variation in ADHD rates"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2007071768096526767)  2026-01-02T12:49Z 32K followers, 109.1K engagements


"Most people arent ghosting you because they dont like you. Theyre overwhelmed. Information overload and task pressure drive anxiety and avoidance. But messages that feel useful cut through and get faster replies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2017576505988067549)  2026-01-31T12:31Z 32K followers, 235.8K engagements


"Depression has been transferred via gut microbiota Fecal transplants from [--] depressed patients to rats induced: - Anhedonia (reduced sucrose preference) - Anxiety behaviors - Altered tryptophan metabolism"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2019139783684210783)  2026-02-04T20:03Z 32K followers, 695K engagements


"https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-026-03456-z https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-026-03456-z"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2020824086751100946)  2026-02-09T11:36Z 32K followers, [----] engagements


"The "community note" people added cites an entirely different study than the one I referenced. The plot came directly from the paper linked in my original post. Disagree all you want but at least read the right paper. This is terrifying. Smoking just [--] joint per day is linked to a long-term decline in lung function comparable to smoking [--] cigarettes a day https://t.co/hXujbWCsMn This is terrifying. Smoking just [--] joint per day is linked to a long-term decline in lung function comparable to smoking [--] cigarettes a day https://t.co/hXujbWCsMn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2022048079055401374)  2026-02-12T20:40Z 32K followers, [----] engagements


"@S0o4ia Omg adorable What breed are they"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2023040548324659657)  2026-02-15T14:23Z 32K followers, [---] engagements


"What happens when you take peoples phones away After just [--] hours brain imaging showed changes in reward and salience circuits that resemble withdrawal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2020111096334385295)  2026-02-07T12:23Z 32K followers, 792.8K engagements


"Bad things start to happen when people dont get enough sleep A study of [---] recreational runners found those with poor sleep patterns had a 78% higher odds of injury"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2021205774765260913)  2026-02-10T12:53Z 32K followers, 21.7K engagements


"You can try the exact frequency used in the study here: https://brandonluumd.substack.com/p/boost-your-brainpower-with-binaural https://brandonluumd.substack.com/p/boost-your-brainpower-with-binaural"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2022653981131182589)  2026-02-14T12:47Z 32K followers, [----] engagements


"Dog ownership was linked to 40% lower odds of disabling dementia. There was no protective signal for cat owners"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2023018866612596765)  2026-02-15T12:57Z 32K followers, 2.7M engagements


"The first human RCT linking morning bright light to glymphatic function was just published [--] weeks of morning light in young adults: Glymphatic (DTI-ALPS) markers depressive symptoms It was also linked to prefrontal cortex activity and inflammatory markers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2023370076809027938)  2026-02-16T12:13Z 32K followers, 70.3K engagements


"RT @DrDominicNg: The timeline on morning light and brain health: [----] - Glymphatic system discovered [----] - Shown to activate during sleep"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2023410235596255682)  2026-02-16T14:52Z 32K followers, [--] engagements


"This is exactly right. In our recent ADHD + Circadian review symptom improvement occurred with [---] mg melatonin [--] hours before bedtime to phase advance the clock. Melatonin should be used to shift circadian phase not as a sleeping pill. https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2000895311125078085s=20 Most people take melatonin right before bed. That might be one of the worst times to take it. Melatonin isn't a sedative it's a chronobiotic. It doesn't knock you out. It signals to your circadian clock that it's dark. And the effect it has on your sleep timing depends https://t.co/MNEIAZ4mzc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2023416806715875423)  2026-02-16T15:18Z 32K followers, 207.3K engagements


"CoQ10 supplementation for idiopathic male infertility showed significant benefits: 1) Improved sperm concentration (10 million/mL increase) 2) Better sperm motility (+5%) 3) 6-fold increase in pregnancy odds (p=0.002)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2012907546592301260)  2026-01-18T15:18Z 30K followers, 16.5K engagements


"I was interviewed by Yahoo News about a tiny habit that changed my life. Heres what I said:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2012950143234932881)  2026-01-18T18:08Z 30K followers, [----] engagements


"High blood pressure often causes zero symptoms for years while quietly damaging the heart brain kidneys eyes and more. Thankfully the [----] AHA/ACC guidelines emphasize and clearly outline lifestyle interventions as powerful first-line treatments. /2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2013946320399081757)  2026-01-21T12:06Z 29.9K followers, [--] engagements


"For more of a deep dive I wrote comprehensive protocols and mechanisms here /3 https://brandonluumd.substack.com/p/im-a-doctor-heres-exactly-what-id https://brandonluumd.substack.com/p/im-a-doctor-heres-exactly-what-id"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2013946322567434483)  2026-01-21T12:06Z 29.9K followers, [--] engagements


"Aerobic exercise shows dose response. At [---] minutes per week: BP by 4-8 mm Hg in those with hypertension BP by 2-7 mm Hg in those without Protocol: 90-150 min/week moderate intensity (brisk walking jogging cycling swimming) /8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2013946334886138090)  2026-01-21T12:06Z 29.9K followers, [--] engagements


"Resistance training (dynamic and isometric). Weight lifting or isometric exercises (handgrip wall sits planks): Systolic BP by 5-10 mm Hg in people with hypertension Protocol: 90-150 min/week resistance training or [--] sessions/week isometric holds /9"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2013946337025298736)  2026-01-21T12:06Z 29.9K followers, [--] engagements


"Important caveats: Discuss these interventions with your physician before starting (especially if pre-existing medical conditions) Do NOT use potassium supplements or salt substitutes if you have chronic kidney disease or take ACE inhibitors ARBs or potassium-sparing diuretics Individual responses vary /12"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2013946344264675520)  2026-01-21T12:06Z 29.9K followers, [--] engagements


"These interventions work synergistically when combined. The more that are implemented and closer they are followed the better the results /13 Full deep-dive here: https://brandonluumd.substack.com/p/im-a-doctor-heres-exactly-what-id https://brandonluumd.substack.com/p/im-a-doctor-heres-exactly-what-id"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2013946346189791636)  2026-01-21T12:06Z 29.9K followers, [--] engagements


"Creatine has incredible potential for mental health disorders Great paper building on exciting prior studies We just published the largest review of creatine for mental disorders. Creatine + therapy or antidepressant leads to greater response. https://t.co/v6HMGRjg2i We just published the largest review of creatine for mental disorders. Creatine + therapy or antidepressant leads to greater response. https://t.co/v6HMGRjg2i"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2013947844177129854)  2026-01-21T12:12Z 30.5K followers, 72.8K engagements


"High blood pressure often causes zero symptoms for years while quietly damaging the heart brain kidneys eyes and more. Thankfully the [----] AHA/ACC guidelines emphasize and clearly outline lifestyle interventions as powerful first-line treatments. /2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2014303831601901805)  2026-01-22T11:47Z 30K followers, [----] engagements


"For the entire deep-dive check out my newsletter here: /3 https://brandonluumd.substack.com/p/im-a-doctor-heres-exactly-what-id https://brandonluumd.substack.com/p/im-a-doctor-heres-exactly-what-id"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2014303834999345554)  2026-01-22T11:47Z 30K followers, [----] engagements


"Meditation and breathing control. Transcendental meditation or controlled breathing: BP by 5-7 mm Hg in people with hypertension Protocol: Meditation [--] min twice daily or guided breathing [--] min daily at [--] breaths/min /11"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2014303853798146080)  2026-01-22T11:47Z 30.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Important caveats: Discuss these interventions with your physician before starting Do NOT use potassium supplements or salt substitutes if you have chronic kidney disease or take ACE inhibitors ARBs or potassium-sparing diuretics Individual responses vary /12"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2014303856507666758)  2026-01-22T11:47Z 30.5K followers, [----] engagements


"These interventions work synergistically when combined. The more that are implemented and closer they are followed the better the results /13 Full deep-dive here: /13 https://brandonluumd.substack.com/p/im-a-doctor-her https://brandonluumd.substack.com/p/im-a-doctor-her"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2014303857875075470)  2026-01-22T11:47Z 30.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@JoeFordFL Where's the evidence that red meat and whole dairy reduces hypertension more effectively than DASH Don't see it here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2014499540271788494)  2026-01-23T00:44Z 30K followers, [--] engagements


"Just hearing a phone notification (without even checking it) disrupts focus. The effect is comparable to the cognitive impact of distracted driving"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2014678222584021062)  2026-01-23T12:34Z 30.5K followers, [----] engagements


"For winter depression light therapy works best in circadian time not a fixed clock time. Early-morning circadian timing had 80% remission vs 38% with later timing in a study of winter depression. Same dose: [-----] lux [--] min/day (10-14 days)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2015109310309703754)  2026-01-24T17:07Z 30.5K followers, 12.8K engagements


"Aging is simply an engineering problem. @elonmusk has started following @davidasinclair https://t.co/FhypFPbWAN @elonmusk has started following @davidasinclair https://t.co/FhypFPbWAN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2015156705428979944)  2026-01-24T20:16Z 30.5K followers, 22.6K engagements


"As Resident Doctors we work 26h shifts with no sleep. Coffee wasnt enough to keep me sharp so I dove into the literature for other solutions. Here are my evidence-based protocols for using CREATINE to maximize cognitive performance during sleep deprivation 🧵1/12"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/1796915718593667294)  2024-06-01T14:44Z 31.3K followers, 502.2K engagements


"Creatine isnt just for muscle and brain power. In randomized trials creatine has improved: 📉 Triglycerides by 26% 😴 Sleep quality 🩸 Blood sugar in diabetes 🦴 Bone density 🧠 Depression treatment Lets break down these lesser-known benefits. 🧵 1/14"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/1889650939398623552)  2025-02-12T12:21Z 31.3K followers, 421.2K engagements


"Eating at night causes circadian misalignmentharming metabolic health. A study found it led to a 19% higher morning blood sugar spike. Heres why when you eat may be just as important as what you eat 🧵1/9"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/1891818453327282537)  2025-02-18T11:54Z 31.1K followers, 282.3K engagements


"💪 Want to lift heavier and push harder Swearing might help. Research shows that swearing during exercise can boost strength power and endurancewith gains up to 22%. Why does it work and do the effects wear off Lets dive in 🧵 1/8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/1897620233537392867)  2025-03-06T12:08Z 30.6K followers, 14.9K engagements


"I am all for having an open conversation about the science of optimal protein intake and sources but this piece is obviously so biased. It's really unfortunate honestly. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1918360258956714066 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1918360258956714066"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/1918360258956714066)  2025-05-02T17:41Z 31.6K followers, [---] engagements


"Circadian biology may be the next frontier in cancer care. Patients with lung cancer who got chemo-immunotherapy before 11:30 AM had: 📉 53% lower risk of death 📆 Median overall survival: [--] vs. [----] months 📈 Improved treatment response Lets break it down 🧵1/7"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/1938917346199880094)  2025-06-28T11:08Z 31.8K followers, 170K engagements


"The majority of exercise's benefits are gained in the first few minutes you do Just [--] minutes of moderate daily exercise is linked to a 14% reduction in mortality"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/1977691334505828854)  2025-10-13T11:02Z 31.7K followers, 262.1K engagements


"People obsess over supplements and biohacks while ignoring one of the strongest longevity factors: maintaining strong social relationships"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/1979866289519861844)  2025-10-19T11:04Z 31.8K followers, 467.7K engagements


"My friend just diagnosed a genetic condition that only [--] people in the world have with help from an LLM. It was missed on initial genetic screening because its that rare. The future of medicine is here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/1987888779093282966)  2025-11-10T14:23Z 31.2K followers, 26.3K engagements


"This is true. When you start properly tracking calories its shocking how hard it is to get in a deficit (and get enough protein). It's crazy how 90% of peoples perception of calories is how much food is on their plate "Yeah bro I only had a small dinner definitely still in a deficit" This is why tracking is paramount if you actually want to lose weight Sizing fallacy is real It's crazy how 90% of peoples perception of calories is how much food is on their plate "Yeah bro I only had a small dinner definitely still in a deficit" This is why tracking is paramount if you actually want to lose"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/1999288896367263861)  2025-12-12T01:23Z 31.6K followers, 12.5K engagements


"Easiest weight loss intervention: swap sugary drinks for diet versions. A meta analysis identified [--] kg lost over [--] weeks plus reductions in BMI body fat % and liver fat"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2004161041840984460)  2025-12-25T12:03Z 31.7K followers, [----] engagements


"ADHD is closely linked to circadian rhythm dysfunction. Growing evidence suggests that targeting circadian misalignment can meaningfully improve symptoms. Grateful to Dr. Matt Walker for sharing our new study https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1697900/full ADHD may be more than an attention disorder; new data suggests it's linked to mismatched circadian rhythms. A study found 78% of individuals with ADHD had delayed melatonin and cortisol release. #ADHD #CircadianRhythm https://t.co/oCjs04jcNG"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2009067436390420797)  2026-01-08T00:59Z 30.6K followers, 550K engagements


"A double-blind RCT gave older adults with insomnia 500mg magnesium or placebo for [--] weeks Magnesium group: sleep time [--] min sleep efficiency 6% sleep latency [--] min melatonin evening cortisol"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2013766570149876175)  2026-01-21T00:12Z 31.3K followers, 37K engagements


"BP: 135/85 Doctor: Lets try lifestyle changes before medication Success depends on implementing these right. Here are [--] protocols that give the best shot at lowering blood pressure naturally backed by the [----] AHA guidelines 🧵1/13"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2014303829123100880)  2026-01-22T11:47Z 31.2K followers, 78K engagements


"Resistance training (dynamic and isometric). Weight lifting or isometric exercises (handgrip wall sits planks): Systolic BP by 5-10 mm Hg in people with hypertension Protocol: 90-150 min/week resistance training or [--] sessions/week isometric holds /9"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2014303849280913689)  2026-01-22T11:47Z 30.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Alcohol reduction or elimination. Reducing intake by 50% or to abstinence: Systolic BP by 4-6 mm Hg in people with hypertension Lowest hypertension risk was among abstainers. Protocol: Aim for complete abstinence /10"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2014303851499618694)  2026-01-22T11:47Z 30.6K followers, [----] engagements


"The guidelines are crystal clear. There is NO safe amount of alcohol when it comes to blood pressure control. BP: 135/85 Doctor: Lets try lifestyle changes before medication Success depends on implementing these right. Here are [--] protocols that give the best shot at lowering blood pressure naturally backed by the [----] AHA guidelines 🧵1/13 https://t.co/C5YZJcE9mp BP: 135/85 Doctor: Lets try lifestyle changes before medication Success depends on implementing these right. Here are [--] protocols that give the best shot at lowering blood pressure naturally backed by the [----] AHA guidelines 🧵1/13"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2014783752862408914)  2026-01-23T19:34Z 31K followers, [----] engagements


"Vitamin D supplementation in infants was associated with 54% fewer respiratory infections and 82% fewer hospitalizations compared with no supplementation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2016106886433583370)  2026-01-27T11:11Z 31.1K followers, 55.2K engagements


"The flu isnt just "a bad cold. It kills lung epithelial cells disrupts barrier repair and leaves the lung vulnerable to bacterial superinfection. Damage can persist long after the virus is gone driving post-viral lung disease"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2016834374730146101)  2026-01-29T11:22Z 31.2K followers, 15.3K engagements


"@HealthcareAIGuy Because it directly links its answers to articles. So far I actually haven't encountered any mistakes and it's been absolutely excellent and comprehensive whereas ChatGPT can hallucinate or miss important things"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2016932386911424659)  2026-01-29T17:52Z 30.7K followers, [---] engagements


"@nikitabier"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2017005952029909135)  2026-01-29T22:44Z 31.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Adults with ADHD seem to lack normal 24-hour clock gene rhythmicity involved in sleep-wake regulation. In one study: 1) BMAL1 and PER2 rhythmicity was detected in controls but not people with ADHD 2) Cortisol peak was delayed by [--] hours in ADHD (3.4h vs 1.4h after waking)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2017209436050260052)  2026-01-30T12:13Z 31.3K followers, 14.1K engagements


"Lifestyle is a stronger predictor of aging and mortality than genetics. A new Nature study of [------] people found: 🎯 17% of mortality variation was linked to lifestyle (exposome). 🧬 2% of was explained by genetics. Heres what you need to know 👇🧵 1/10"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/1894356699051434230)  2025-02-25T12:00Z 31.9K followers, 1.2M engagements

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