Related Episodes for Obesity, metabolic syndrome and depression, is inflammation the underlying link? | Charles Raison

“Because red blood cells turn over slowly, the test provides a longer-term view of marine omega-3 status than a recent meal and gives people a measurable way to evaluate diet or supplementation.”

Click here to go to their Youtube page (https://www.youtube.com/c/Medcram) Dr. Roger Seheult is, as you will find out in the conversation, a boots on the ground, critical care pulmonologist. For him, COVID-19 is not just theory.

“In this episode, Dr. Rhonda Patrick chats with Dr. Darya Rose and Kevin Rose. They chat about Darya's fascinating experience on a 10-day silent meditation retreat at Spirit Rock Meditation Center where she spent around 7 hours a day doing seated meditation, intermingled with another 6 hours a day of walking meditation.”

“More than a century of research has demonstrated that nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is an indispensable mediator of vital metabolic and physiological processes, including energy production, DNA synthesis and repair, and regulation of gene expression – across multiple species.”

“An often-overlooked area of human reproduction is the effect of a father's health on their offspring. A growing body of evidence suggests that paternal obesity, in particular, can have far-reaching effects across generations through epigenetic changes passed via sperm DNA.”

“EPA and DHA play particularly important roles in heart health because they participate in pathways involved in the production of hormones that regulate blood clotting and inflammation, help maintain healthy heart rhythms, and influence the contraction and relaxation of arteries.”

“Emerging evidence suggests that omega-3 fatty acids, especially EPA, might help mitigate muscle loss in cancer patients and could potentially protect against the detrimental effects of chemotherapy on muscle.”

“Dr. Patrick also discusses STEP 5, in which two years of treatment produced about 15.2 percent loss versus 2.6 percent with placebo, with the curve leveling while participants remained on treatment. Dual GIP/GLP-1 therapy can produce still larger losses in some trials.”

“The effects of heat exposure are broad and include improved immunity, better cardiovascular health, improved mood, and extended healthspan, the number of years we live in good health. Rhonda shares her personal sauna bathing routine and briefly describes special considerations for children and other special groups.”

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