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“A meta-analysis of 19 randomized trials involving 1,683 participants found modest average improvements, including about seven minutes less time to fall asleep and eight minutes more total sleep. Product quality can make dose selection difficult.”

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How to Improve Sleep Continuity and Depth

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“In this FoundMyFitness Premium Q&A preview, Dr. Rhonda Patrick reviews common contributors to fragmented sleep, including insomnia, sleep apnea, nocturia, psychological stress, irregular schedules, caffeine, alcohol, light, noise, temperature, and late eating.”

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Nutrigenomics, Epigenetics, and Stress Tolerance (IHMC Talk #1)

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Q&A #14: Berberine for Metabolic Health—Plus Curcumin vs. NSAIDs

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

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Q&A #21: Fermented Foods and Gut Health—Yogurt, Natto, Kimchi, & Kombucha

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Q&A #28: Lowering Heart Disease Risk—Functional Foods, Statins, & Cholesterol

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