Related Episodes for A Small Trial Tested Meal Timing and Nighttime Blood Pressure

Many of the anabolic effects of growth hormone are thought to be mediated by insulin-like growth factor-1, or IGF-1 (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18500379), which is synthesized primarily in the liver but also in skeletal muscle in response to growth hormone.

“02:03:18 - A recent study measured omega-3 fatty acid levels from both supplemental and dietary sources in blood and found that for every 1 percent increment in omega-3 fatty acid levels there was a 20 percent decreased risk in all-cause mortality.”

Dr. Kelly Starrett joins Dr. Rhonda Patrick to discuss building a durable body, reclaiming lost mobility, and raising more resilient young athletes.

“The average LDL in the population is 115-120 milligrams per deciliter. LDL greater than 190 are very high risk and likely have a genetic abnormality. In almost all cases statin therapy is recommended. He also warns against conflating biomarkers for risk as the target for therapy.”

“The clip also raises questions about micronutrient status. A systematic review found a slight association between vitamin D status and total testosterone, with substantial heterogeneity, and concluded that both may reflect overall health status.”

“The good news is that extending sleep by ~1 hour per night has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity, normalize levels of appetite-regulating hormones, reduce cravings for sweet and salty foods, decrease sugar consumption, lower caloric intake, and aid in weight loss.”

“People who have narcolepsy, a chronic neurological disorder, experience very irregular sleep-wake cycles and may fall asleep during routine daily activities such as driving or troubleshooting a difficult problem.”

“Dr. Patrick also discusses vitamin D and potassium as nutrients that are commonly worth assessing. Vitamin D status varies with sun exposure, diet, skin pigmentation, age, and body composition, while potassium-rich foods help support blood-pressure regulation.”

Dr. Levine shares personal habits she has developed to slow aging, including exercise, a plant-based diet, and time-restricted eating.

“Hospitalization and an overnight fast can create long periods without amino acids, especially when breakfast is low in protein, so a protein-rich breakfast creates an early opportunity to stimulate muscle protein synthesis.”