Ranked by shared topics, with one result from each original episode.
Q&A
Dr. Rhonda Patrick explores taurine's longevity role, cocoa flavanols, training adaptations, and oral hyaluronic acid in a Q&A.
Q&A
Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses if smoked salmon is carcinogenic, high-dose melatonin, creatine on workout vs. non-workout days, and the Neurocode brain scan.
Q&A
Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.
Episode
“Whereas its link to diabetes is well known, what is likely underappreciated is that refined sugar may be linked to as many as 200,000 deaths worldwide each year from diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer combined. Refined sugar also affects the brain.”
Episode
“In this episode, Rhonda gives a summary of the science of resveratrol including its effects in animals and humans, the mechanisms behind how it works, and the bottom line on resveratrol supplementation and safety. A few key moments... For a more in-depth timeline, as well as references for this episode, click the timeline tab. Learn more about resveratrol on our overview page”
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“Clinical trials have unearthed evidence that is suggestive of the possibility that amyloid-beta build-up in the brain may be being attenuated, as well as an improvement in cognitive function in people with Alzheimer’s disease.”
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“Most common graying is strongly related to age and genetics, but selected observations suggest that stress, nutrient status, and cellular energy metabolism can influence pigment in some circumstances.”
Episode
“Not only is salmon roe a good source of DHA, it also provides protein, vitamins, minerals, and astaxanthin – an antioxidant compound that gives salmon its reddish or pinkish tint. In human studies, astaxanthin reduces biomarkers of oxidative stress.”
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“In this Knowledge Project excerpt, Dr. Rhonda Patrick distinguishes Finnish sauna protocols near 174–175°F from lower-temperature infrared sauna, which may require longer exposure. Dose depends on temperature, humidity, duration, acclimation, hydration, and health.”
Episode
“Ultimately, we all have to weigh the merits and the trade-offs of portable devices for ourselves and our children individually, but it might mean holding out on the tablet until they're a little older, setting rules around it, and certainly demonstrating our own self-discipline in their use.”