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Effects of magnesium L-threonate on the brain: animal vs. human evidence | Rhonda Patrick

Posted on August 13th 2020 (over 3 years)

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick explains that while magnesium L-threonate has yielded promising results in animal studies, this has yet to be translated to humans.

Magnesium deficiency and inadequacy is hard to measure accurately | Rhonda Patrick

Posted on August 13th 2020 (over 3 years)

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick talks about the importance of obtaining adequate magnesium in the diet.

Best magnesium to supplement (based on current evidence) | Rhonda Patrick

Posted on August 12th 2020 (over 3 years)

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick talks about the importance of obtaining adequate magnesium and describes her strategies, including her preferred dietary magnesium supplement.

Does contrast therapy reduce the benefits of sauna? | Rhonda Patrick

Posted on August 12th 2020 (over 3 years)

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses various sauna protocols that differ in temperature, timing, and frequency.

How sauna mimics cardiovascular exercise: a comparison to stationary bike | Rhonda Patrick

Posted on August 12th 2020 (over 3 years)

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick describes how the physiological effects observed during sauna use are comparable to those that occur during physical exercise.

Sauna use and heat for strength preservation (anti-atrophy effect) | Rhonda Patrick

Posted on August 12th 2020 (over 3 years)

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses how heat can be used to increase muscle strength and counteract muscle wasting.

The effect of sauna on depression and mood | Rhonda Patrick

Posted on August 12th 2020 (over 3 years)

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick describes the effects of heat on mood, particularly in those experiencing depression.

Timing metformin to avoid negative effects on exercise adaptation: plausibility | Rhonda Patrick

Posted on August 12th 2020 (over 3 years)

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses whether timing metformin administration apart from exercise may be a strategy to overcome some of its adverse effects.

Metformin blunts exercise-induced gains in muscle, strength, and aerobic fitness | Rhonda Patrick

Posted on August 12th 2020 (over 3 years)

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick describes the many open questions that remain regarding the interaction between metformin and exercise at the molecular level.

Should healthy people take metformin? (benefits vs. negative exercise effects) | Rhonda Patrick

Posted on August 12th 2020 (over 3 years)

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick gives her thoughts on whether healthy, active adults should take metformin.

Metformin and reductions in cancer death | Rhonda Patrick

Posted on August 12th 2020 (over 3 years)

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick describes the relationship between metformin and cancer incidence and the relevance for those with type 2 diabetes.

Quercetin is a zinc ionophore with antiviral activity | Rhonda Patrick

Posted on August 12th 2020 (over 3 years)

In this Q&A clip, Rhonda discusses Quercetin, the impact of it's antiviral activity, and it's role as a zinc ionophore.

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