Related Episodes for Why people age at different rates and how menopause and obesity contribute | Dr. Morgan Levine

“In this video, Dr. Rhonda Patrick summarizes a recent study that found that frequency of sauna use was associated with increased decreased risk of death. Using the sauna 2-3 times per week was associated with 24% lower all-cause mortality and 4-7 times per week decreased all-cause mortality by 40%.”

“A staggering 60% of all calories Americans consume come from ultra-processed foods that fail to induce proper satiety, remain cheaper than whole foods, and hijack our dopamine reward pathways, pushing us to overeat, incentivizing unhealthy food choices, and reinforcing addictive eating behaviors.”

“Dr. Brooks pairs these relationships with practiced coping methods such as therapy, prayer, meditation, or journaling, creating a practical framework for meeting both everyday stress and major life changes.”

“There is so much to say when we talk about the NRF2 pathway and isothiocyanates like sulforaphane that we had to pack it into 47 minutes and break it into a few key sections. Key sections: For a more in-depth breakdown click the timeline link at the top of this page!”

“Uric acid adds another long-range signal. In the Swedish AMORIS cohort, 1,224 people who reached age 100 tended to have lower midlife glucose, creatinine, and uric acid than peers who did not become centenarians.”

“Since then, countless studies have tested Pauling's theories about vitamin C, colds, and cancer (and many others), and a substantial body of evidence has emerged, identifying critical roles for vitamin C in immune function, cardiovascular and respiratory health, cognitive development and preservation, and many other aspects of human health.”

“A national survey analysis estimated 2.6% severe deficiency, 22% moderate deficiency, and 40.9% insufficiency among US adults, although prevalence changes with the threshold used. These categories should remain distinct because insufficiency is not the same as clinical deficiency.”

“A standard multivitamin may support selected older adults by filling dietary gaps, and population surveys show that many people consume less than estimated requirements for nutrients such as magnesium, calcium, and vitamins A and C.”

“Lutein and zeaxanthin also have evidence in age-related eye disease, although the AREDS2 trial did not find an additional reduction in progression to advanced macular degeneration in its primary comparison. Magnesium and creatine address different needs.”

“A network meta-analysis of 84 randomized trials found that aerobic exercise, HIIT, combined training, and resistance training alone all reduced visceral fat, while a separate meta-analysis found a modest reduction from resistance training across 34 studies.”