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Q&A #58: High-Dose Niacin, NAD+ Boosters, & Cardiovascular Risk
Dr. Rhonda Patrick explores collagen peptides, high-dose niacin and vitamin B6, avoiding nano- and microplastics in her latest Q&A.
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Dr. Rhonda Patrick explores collagen peptides, high-dose niacin and vitamin B6, avoiding nano- and microplastics in her latest Q&A.
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Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses fish oil and Afib risk, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, supplements for kids, and curcumin's impact on testosterone.
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Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses xylitol safety, strategies to reduce hemoglobin A1C, klotho and dementia risk, and the timing of hormone replacement therapy.
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“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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“Compared with one sauna session per week, four to seven weekly sessions were associated with 66% lower dementia hazard and 65% lower Alzheimer's disease hazard, showing a strong dose-related pattern in this population. A second Finnish cohort followed 13,994 men and women.”
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“To look for functional mitochondrial effects, Dr. Attia uses controlled Zone 2 work while sampling lactate, with output near 2 mmol/L. He says statins have not produced the clear lactate-performance changes he sees with metformin.”
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“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!”
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“Inflammation is a critical element of the body’s immune response. Chronic inflammation, which occurs on the cellular level in response to toxins or other stressors, plays a key role in the development of many diseases, including depression.”
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“Researchers treated patients with major depressive disorder with heat so that their core body temperature reached temperatures equivalent to those experienced with sauna use. Following just one treatment session, subjects experienced elevations in mood that lasted for several weeks.”
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“Dr. Patrick links hypertension with cardiovascular disease and dementia risk and emphasizes magnesium-rich foods within a DASH-style pattern, including leafy greens, legumes, nuts, and whole grains. A meta-analysis found modest average blood-pressure reductions with supplemental magnesium.”