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

Brandon Luu, MD posts on X about if you, health, strong, up to 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**
[finance](/list/finance)  2% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  2% [gaming](/list/gaming)  1% [countries](/list/countries)  1% [celebrities](/list/celebrities)  1%

**Social topic influence**
[if you](/topic/if-you) 5%, [health](/topic/health) #1346, [strong](/topic/strong) 5%, [up to](/topic/up-to) 5%, [the most](/topic/the-most) 4%, [linked](/topic/linked) #8, [protocol](/topic/protocol) 3%, [sunlight](/topic/sunlight) 2%, [link](/topic/link) 2%, [improved](/topic/improved) 2%

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"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 31.8K followers, 10.7M 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 31.8K followers, 2.1M 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 31.8K followers, [----] 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/anyuser/status/2000895311125078085)  2025-12-16T11:46Z 31.8K followers, 3.6M 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 31.8K followers, 81.7K 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 31.8K followers, 658.6K 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 31.8K followers, 886.4K engagements


"If you want people to like you more ask more questions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2008151804920361371)  2026-01-05T12:21Z 31.8K followers, 753.1K 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 31.8K followers, 542.2K 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 31.8K followers, 934.6K 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 31.8K followers, 96.1K 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 31.8K followers, 43.4K 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 31.8K followers, 235.5K 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 31.8K followers, 597.3K 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 31.8K followers, 694.6K 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 31.8K followers, 791.6K 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 31.8K followers, 59.9K 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 31.8K followers, [----] 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 31.8K 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 31.8K followers, [----] 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 31.8K 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 31.8K followers, 701.2K 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 31.8K followers, [----] 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 31.8K followers, 51.5K 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 31.8K 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 31.8K 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 31.8K 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 31.8K followers, [----] engagements


"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 31.8K followers, 12K 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 31.8K followers, 364.4K 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 31.8K followers, [----] 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 31.8K followers, [----] 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 31.8K followers, 21.1K 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 31.8K followers, 43K 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 31.8K followers, [----] 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 31.8K followers, 17.2K engagements


"Cant fall asleep before [--] AM. Hit snooze five times. Wide awake at midnight. This is likely a delayed circadian rhythm. Morning light helps but only if the timing intensity and delivery are right. Get it wrong and you delay your clock further. Heres what to do🧵1/13"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2011409854502719632)  2026-01-14T12:07Z 30K followers, 43.6K engagements


"How fast should you shift [--] hour/day: smooth circadian adaptation minimal sleep disruption [--] hours/day: larger melatonin shifts but circadian rhythms failed to keep pace by day [--] Never exceed [--] hour/day advancement (take your time) /4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2011409862106951803)  2026-01-14T12:07Z 30K followers, [----] engagements


"The gold standard protocol: [-----] lux light box for 30-60 minutes daily (as soon as you wake up as long as this is after temperature min) Study over 10-14 days: Phase advances up to [---] hours in some patients Consistent meaningful shifts in seasonal affective disorder /5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2011409864736788589)  2026-01-14T12:07Z 30.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Dawn simulators help too. RCT in seasonal affective disorder comparing dawn simulation (gradual light 0-250 lux over [--] min before wake) vs standard bright light vs placebo: Dawn simulation: higher remission and response rates than both placebo AND standard bright light /8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2011409872366260476)  2026-01-14T12:07Z 29.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Natural outdoor sunlight reaches 10000-100000 lux depending on conditions and is the best option when possible. Even cloudy days provide 1000-5000 lux outdoors. Indoor lighting is typically only tens to hundreds of lux. /9"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2011409874631205091)  2026-01-14T12:07Z 29.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Protocol for phase advancement: Wake [--] minutes earlier per day (max [--] hour/day) Use bright light within 30-60 min of waking (sooner the better) Move bedtime earlier by same [--] minutes Continue daily for 1-2 weeks Hold steady if sleep onset or mornings become difficult /10"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2011409876736684077)  2026-01-14T12:07Z 29.8K followers, [----] engagements


"This is peak male performance. I once lived like this. Then you get married and start learning words like hutch candle warmer and throw pillow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2011595619673219345)  2026-01-15T00:25Z 29.8K followers, [----] engagements


"The future of concussion treatment might literally be going to the hospital and getting an injection. In a new preclinical study an IV tetrapeptide reduced lesion size by 50% dampened inflammation and apoptosis and improved motor and cognitive recovery"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2011770519180493136)  2026-01-15T12:00Z 29.9K followers, 19.2K engagements


"Sprinting up the stairs [--] times [--] days/week for [--] weeks improves VO2peak by 12% or [--] MET (linked to a 13% reduction in mortality risk)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2011897328450617412)  2026-01-15T20:24Z 29.9K followers, 58.2K engagements


"Dawn simulation (gradual light 4:30-6am peak [---] lux) outperformed bright light therapy and placebo for seasonal depression Remission was 61% with dawn simulation vs 48% with bright light and placebo More hours of sunshine in the prior week also predicted better outcomes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2012137507174146178)  2026-01-16T12:19Z 30.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Ive spent 12+ years in postsecondary education and have never once regretted buying a review course or question bank. Do what you will with that information"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrandonLuuMD/status/2012214372202869137)  2026-01-16T17:24Z 29.9K followers, [----] 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


"šŸ’Ŗ 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


"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


"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


"@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


"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: šŸ“‰ 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


"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


"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


"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


"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


"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


"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


"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


"Circadian biology may be the next frontier in cancer care. Patients with lung cancer who got chemo-immunotherapy before 11:30 AM had: šŸ“‰ 53% lower risk of death šŸ“† Median overall survival: [--] vs. [----] months šŸ“ˆ 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


"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 31.8K followers, 168.5K 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

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Social Influence

Social category influence finance 2% technology brands 2% gaming 1% countries 1% celebrities 1%

Social topic influence if you 5%, health #1346, strong 5%, up to 5%, the most 4%, linked #8, protocol 3%, sunlight 2%, link 2%, improved 2%

Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @crstyllss8 @brycesouve @grok @acpsemdance @nihdirectorjay @amonhohohotep @hankins_timothy @mrreg14 @peroy23 @nih @joefordfl @elonmusk @davidasinclair @healthcareaiguy @nikitabier @doctorbhargav @anexpertone @sanilrege @audrynafzigerjd @jaymohan

Top Social Posts

Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 2025-11-22T14:34Z 31.8K followers, 10.7M 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 2025-12-31T11:58Z 31.8K followers, 2.1M 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 2026-02-05T12:02Z 31.8K followers, [----] 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 2025-12-16T11:46Z 31.8K followers, 3.6M 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 2025-12-16T11:46Z 31.8K followers, 81.7K 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 2025-12-19T11:56Z 31.8K followers, 658.6K 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 2025-12-21T20:55Z 31.8K followers, 886.4K engagements

"If you want people to like you more ask more questions"
X Link 2026-01-05T12:21Z 31.8K followers, 753.1K engagements

"doctor: you have one month to regain the mobility of a child me:"
X Link 2026-01-10T15:50Z 31.8K followers, 542.2K 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 2026-01-25T11:57Z 31.8K followers, 934.6K 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 2026-01-28T23:30Z 31.8K followers, 96.1K 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 2026-01-29T13:10Z 31.8K followers, 43.4K 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 2026-01-31T12:31Z 31.8K followers, 235.5K 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 2026-02-01T12:30Z 31.8K followers, 597.3K 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 2026-02-04T20:03Z 31.8K followers, 694.6K 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 2026-02-07T12:23Z 31.8K followers, 791.6K 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 2026-02-08T11:42Z 31.8K followers, 59.9K 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 2026-02-08T11:42Z 31.8K followers, [----] engagements

"People whove come out the other side of a depressive episode what helped the most"
X Link 2026-02-08T22:59Z 31.8K 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 2026-02-09T11:36Z 31.8K followers, [----] engagements

"https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-026-03456-z https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-026-03456-z"
X Link 2026-02-09T11:36Z 31.8K 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 2026-02-10T18:40Z 31.8K followers, 701.2K 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 2026-02-11T00:11Z 31.8K followers, [----] 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 2026-02-11T17:53Z 31.8K followers, 51.5K engagements

"https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/10.1148/radiol.212611 https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/10.1148/radiol.212611"
X Link 2026-02-11T17:53Z 31.8K 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 2026-02-12T11:12Z 31.8K 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 2026-02-12T11:12Z 31.8K 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 2026-02-12T11:47Z 31.8K followers, [----] engagements

"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 2026-02-12T23:11Z 31.8K followers, 12K engagements

"The more time children spend outside the better their ADHD symptoms tend to be"
X Link 2026-02-13T12:30Z 31.8K followers, 364.4K 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 2026-02-14T12:47Z 31.8K followers, [----] 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 2026-02-14T12:47Z 31.8K followers, [----] 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 2026-02-10T12:53Z 31.8K followers, 21.1K 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 2026-02-11T11:55Z 31.8K followers, 43K 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 2026-02-12T20:40Z 31.8K followers, [----] 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 2026-02-14T16:11Z 31.8K followers, 17.2K engagements

"Cant fall asleep before [--] AM. Hit snooze five times. Wide awake at midnight. This is likely a delayed circadian rhythm. Morning light helps but only if the timing intensity and delivery are right. Get it wrong and you delay your clock further. Heres what to do🧵1/13"
X Link 2026-01-14T12:07Z 30K followers, 43.6K engagements

"How fast should you shift [--] hour/day: smooth circadian adaptation minimal sleep disruption [--] hours/day: larger melatonin shifts but circadian rhythms failed to keep pace by day [--] Never exceed [--] hour/day advancement (take your time) /4"
X Link 2026-01-14T12:07Z 30K followers, [----] engagements

"The gold standard protocol: [-----] lux light box for 30-60 minutes daily (as soon as you wake up as long as this is after temperature min) Study over 10-14 days: Phase advances up to [---] hours in some patients Consistent meaningful shifts in seasonal affective disorder /5"
X Link 2026-01-14T12:07Z 30.1K followers, [----] engagements

"Dawn simulators help too. RCT in seasonal affective disorder comparing dawn simulation (gradual light 0-250 lux over [--] min before wake) vs standard bright light vs placebo: Dawn simulation: higher remission and response rates than both placebo AND standard bright light /8"
X Link 2026-01-14T12:07Z 29.8K followers, [----] engagements

"Natural outdoor sunlight reaches 10000-100000 lux depending on conditions and is the best option when possible. Even cloudy days provide 1000-5000 lux outdoors. Indoor lighting is typically only tens to hundreds of lux. /9"
X Link 2026-01-14T12:07Z 29.8K followers, [----] engagements

"Protocol for phase advancement: Wake [--] minutes earlier per day (max [--] hour/day) Use bright light within 30-60 min of waking (sooner the better) Move bedtime earlier by same [--] minutes Continue daily for 1-2 weeks Hold steady if sleep onset or mornings become difficult /10"
X Link 2026-01-14T12:07Z 29.8K followers, [----] engagements

"This is peak male performance. I once lived like this. Then you get married and start learning words like hutch candle warmer and throw pillow"
X Link 2026-01-15T00:25Z 29.8K followers, [----] engagements

"The future of concussion treatment might literally be going to the hospital and getting an injection. In a new preclinical study an IV tetrapeptide reduced lesion size by 50% dampened inflammation and apoptosis and improved motor and cognitive recovery"
X Link 2026-01-15T12:00Z 29.9K followers, 19.2K engagements

"Sprinting up the stairs [--] times [--] days/week for [--] weeks improves VO2peak by 12% or [--] MET (linked to a 13% reduction in mortality risk)"
X Link 2026-01-15T20:24Z 29.9K followers, 58.2K engagements

"Dawn simulation (gradual light 4:30-6am peak [---] lux) outperformed bright light therapy and placebo for seasonal depression Remission was 61% with dawn simulation vs 48% with bright light and placebo More hours of sunshine in the prior week also predicted better outcomes"
X Link 2026-01-16T12:19Z 30.4K followers, [----] engagements

"Ive spent 12+ years in postsecondary education and have never once regretted buying a review course or question bank. Do what you will with that information"
X Link 2026-01-16T17:24Z 29.9K followers, [----] 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 2026-01-24T20:16Z 30.5K followers, 22.6K engagements

"šŸ’Ŗ 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 2025-03-06T12:08Z 30.6K followers, 14.9K 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 2026-01-08T00:59Z 30.6K followers, 550K 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 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 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 2026-01-23T19:34Z 31K followers, [----] 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 2026-01-29T17:52Z 30.7K followers, [---] engagements

"@nikitabier"
X Link 2026-01-29T22:44Z 31.1K followers, [----] 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 2024-06-01T14:44Z 31.3K followers, 502.2K engagements

"Creatine isnt just for muscle and brain power. In randomized trials creatine has improved: šŸ“‰ Triglycerides by 26% 😓 Sleep quality 🩸 Blood sugar in diabetes 🦓 Bone density 🧠 Depression treatment Lets break down these lesser-known benefits. 🧵 1/14"
X Link 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 2025-02-18T11:54Z 31.1K followers, 282.3K 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 2025-05-02T17:41Z 31.6K followers, [---] 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 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 2025-12-12T01:23Z 31.6K followers, 12.5K 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 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 2026-01-22T11:47Z 31.2K followers, 78K engagements

"Vitamin D supplementation in infants was associated with 54% fewer respiratory infections and 82% fewer hospitalizations compared with no supplementation"
X Link 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 2026-01-29T11:22Z 31.2K followers, 15.3K 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 2026-01-30T12:13Z 31.3K followers, 14.1K 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 2025-10-13T11:02Z 31.7K followers, 262.1K 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 2025-12-25T12:03Z 31.7K 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: šŸ“‰ 53% lower risk of death šŸ“† Median overall survival: [--] vs. [----] months šŸ“ˆ Improved treatment response Lets break it down 🧵1/7"
X Link 2025-06-28T11:08Z 31.8K followers, 170K 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 2025-05-01T12:59Z 31.8K followers, 168.5K engagements

"People obsess over supplements and biohacks while ignoring one of the strongest longevity factors: maintaining strong social relationships"
X Link 2025-10-19T11:04Z 31.8K followers, 467.7K engagements

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