About This Episode
Peter Attia answers listener questions about HRV fundamentals: what it means, why it matters, and how to measure, interpret, and potentially improve it. Also covers alcohol's impact on HRV and sleep.
Key Takeaways
- What HRV actually measures and why we track it
- The association between low HRV and mortality risk
- What high and low HRV means for athletes
- How alcohol suppresses HRV
Topics Covered
Episode Details
Show
The Drive
Host
Dr. Peter Attia
Episode
#193
Duration
1h 45m
Published
2022-01-31
HRV Focus
Primary topic