Episodes

How Sauna Use May Boost Longevity

Posted on April 28th 2015 (over 8 years)
Views: 393459

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 ...

Peter Attia, M.D. on Macronutrient Thresholds for Longevity and Performance, Cancer & More

Posted on March 14th 2016 (over 7 years)
Views: 386112

Dr. Peter Attia discusses dietary strategies to promote longevity and optimal performance.

Vitamin C: Oral vs. Intravenous, Immune Effects, Cancer, Exercise Adaptation & More

Posted on May 12th 2020 (over 3 years)
Views: 384919

Dr. Patrick covers vitamin C's diverse aspects: bioavailability, immune function, viral protection, lung health, cancer impact, exercise effects, and more!

Late-night eating and melatonin may impair insulin response

Posted on April 2nd 2019 (over 4 years)
Views: 382421

The production of melatonin begins to increase 2-3 hours before our normative bedtime, which may be a signal to the pancreas to begin suppressing the production of insulin.

Dr. Valter Longo on Resetting Autoimmunity and Rejuvenating Systems with Prolonged Fasting & the FMD

Posted on July 9th 2018 (about 5 years)
Views: 371011

Dr. Valter Longo discusses fasting as a means to treat or prevent age-related diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and others.

Sauna Use as an Exercise Mimetic for Heart and Healthspan

Posted on September 10th 2019 (about 4 years)
Views: 366126

Sauna use boosts lifespan and overall health supported by compelling data from observational, interventional, and mechanistic studies.

The Phospholipid Brain-DHA Advantage

Posted on September 29th 2014 (almost 9 years)
Views: 355705

There may be something special about sources of omega-3 that are richer in the phosphatidylcholine form of DHA.

Tim Ferriss on Biomarkers, Ketosis, Microbiome, and Lyme Disease

Posted on July 21st 2015 (about 8 years)
Views: 355298

Tim Ferriss discusses ketosis, the gut microbiome, and monitoring biomarkers to promote performance.

Dominic D'Agostino, Ph.D. on Modified Atkins Diet, Ketosis, Supplemental Ketones and More

Posted on April 10th 2016 (over 7 years)
Views: 355107

Dr. Dominic D'Agostino discusses the health benefits associated with a modified Atkins diet, ketosis, and supplemental ketones.

Dr. Guido Kroemer on Autophagy, Caloric Restriction Mimetics, Fasting & Protein Acetylation

Posted on July 31st 2017 (about 6 years)
Views: 345685

Dr. Guido Kroemer discusses immunology, cancer biology, calorie-restriction mimetics, aging, and autophagy.

Dr. Mark Mattson on the Benefits of Stress, Metabolic Switching, Fasting, and Hormesis

Posted on October 6th 2021 (almost 2 years)
Views: 345280

Dr. Mark Mattson discusses how stress is essential to human survival and how exercise and intermittent fasting induce stress to promote health.

Wim Hof (the Iceman) on Defeating Extreme Cold & Attenuating the Immune Response

Posted on January 3rd 2016 (over 7 years)
Views: 343539

Wim Hof discusses his unique breathing technique and how it helps him withstand cold stress.

Maximizing Your Mitochondria with Magnesium

Posted on May 16th 2014 (over 9 years)
Views: 340848

Dr. Patrick describes how magnesium, an essential mineral that ~56% of the US population is deficient in, can help you maximize your mitochondria to increase oxidative capacity and, potentially, enhance exercise performance.

Cold-Water Immersion and Cryotherapy: Neuroendocrine and Fat Browning Effects

Posted on April 1st 2022 (over 1 year)
Views: 334542

In response to cold-water immersion, the body increases circulation of norepinephrine. This physiological response sets off a cascade of adaptive effects that affect metabolism, the brain, and genetic expression.

Personalize Your Nutrition Based On Genetics

Posted on March 23rd 2015 (over 8 years)
Views: 330630

This video breaks down, point-by-point what gene polymorphisms you might look at, and how they relate to very specific micronutrients.

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