Related Episodes for Genetics and microbiome affect individualized responses to a variety of foods | Elissa Epel

“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.”

“A staggering 60% of all calories Americans consume come from ultra-processed foods that fail to induce proper satiety, remain cheaper than whole foods, and hijack our dopamine reward pathways, pushing us to overeat, incentivizing unhealthy food choices, and reinforcing addictive eating behaviors.”

“For omega-3s, salmon provides EPA and DHA in a whole-food matrix, but fish can also contain mercury and microplastics; well-characterized purified products may reduce exposure to some contaminants but are not nutritionally identical to fish.”

“Randomized-trial meta-analysis suggests that properly formulated zinc acetate or zinc gluconate lozenges providing more than 75 milligrams of elemental zinc per day can shorten common-cold duration when started early.”

“A standard multivitamin may support selected older adults by filling dietary gaps, and population surveys show that many people consume less than estimated requirements for nutrients such as magnesium, calcium, and vitamins A and C.”

“Supplementation trials answer a different practical question: in VITAL, 1 gram of marine omega-3s daily did not significantly reduce the primary cardiovascular composite over 5.3 years, although total heart attacks were lower as a secondary outcome.”

“In this clip from Dr. Rhonda Patrick's presentation at the Vibrant Wellness Longevity Summit, she explains how the Omega-3 Index measures EPA and DHA in red-blood-cell membranes as a longer-term marker of omega-3 status.”

“In a four-month randomized trial of 88 overweight, untrained middle-aged adults, daily doses of 500 or 1,000 milligrams improved some muscle and mitochondrial measures, while the primary outcome of peak power did not significantly improve.”

“Peak plasma flavan-3-ol metabolites after the banana smoothie were 84 percent lower than after the capsule, while the low-PPO berry smoothie produced levels similar to the capsule. PPO is released when plant tissue is cut, bruised, or blended and can react with selected polyphenols before they reach circulation.”