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Q&A #6: Fasting, Omega-3s, & Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Dec 6, 2019

Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.

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Q&A #67: Microdosing Nicotine—Focus, Addiction, Cardiovascular Risk, & Sleep

Feb 8, 2025

Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses microdosing nicotine, GlyNac benefits, intermittent fasting and hair loss, and cold & flu relief.

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Q&A #69: Should You Take Low-Dose Lithium—and How Can You Lower Homocysteine?

May 6, 2025

Dr. Rhonda Patrick covers lithium microdosing, reducing homocysteine, aluminum's link to cancer, and beta-alanine and alpha-lipoic acid supplements.

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Q&A #78: How to Raise Healthy Eaters—Nutrition for Active Children Ages 6–12

Feb 25, 2026

Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses child nutrition, osteoporosis, cholesterol-lowering supplements, her skincare routine, and fasting versus prioritizing protein.

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Q&A #79: Why I’m Taking Nicotinamide Riboside—Safety, Uncertainty, & Cycling Concerns

Mar 31, 2026

Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses nicotinamide riboside, biomarkers, belly fat loss, sex-specific health, curcumin & ashwagandha safety.

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Q&A #86: How to Slow Memory Decline—Plus Tendon Recovery

Oct 27, 2026

Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses memory, tendon and bone health, male fertility, and the benefits of blueberries.

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Is Resveratrol a Longevity Compound?

Dec 30, 2019

“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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Rhonda Patrick's Pre-Podcast Strategies for Focus Under Stress

Mar 26, 2026

“In a small trial involving adults with obesity, a ketone monoester improved one processing-speed task and selected brain blood-flow measures, providing an early signal for further research. Temperature can also shape alertness and sleep preparation.”

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Does Saturated Fat Cause Heart Disease?

Nov 27, 2017

“Although the findings of a large meta-analysis published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine indicated that there was no evidence to support the notion that consumption of saturated fat increased the risk of heart disease, the studies on which their conclusions were based were primarily observational.”

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How Circadian Habits and CBT-I Support Better Sleep

Oct 14, 2024

“In a randomized trial of 80 adults with overweight who usually slept fewer than 6.5 hours, counseling increased sleep by about 1.2 hours per night and reduced objectively measured energy intake by approximately 270 calories per day over two weeks.”

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