Related Episodes for Therapeutic effects of psilocybin in treatment of anxiety and depression | Roland Griffiths

“In Dr. Raison’s randomized, double-blind study published in JAMA in 2016, it was shown that a single session of whole-body hyperthermia (core body temperature was elevated to 38.5 C) produced a significant antidepressant effect in people with major depressive disorder compared to those who received a sham control.”

“In the segment featuring the conversation with Dr. Griffiths, he explains that adherence to this protocol, which involves close participant monitoring, a dose methodically determined to reduce the likelihood of a challenging experience while maximizing therapeutic effects, and the provision of a safe physical environment and interpersonal support, is crucial for participant safety.”

“In this clip from Q&A #70, Dr. Rhonda Patrick organizes cancer prevention around the largest modifiable foundations: avoid tobacco, maintain a healthy body composition, and stay physically active.”

In this clip, Dr. Patrick explains how intense exercise beneficially alters tryptophan and kynurenine metabolism in a way that may benefit depression.

“Removing former drinkers from the non-drinker category reveals a different story: One study observed that the lowest risk for cardiovascular disease (i.e., ischemic heart disease) was right below one standard U.S. drink per week — men and women at this level of consumption had an ~18% lower risk compared to nondrinkers.”

“Limiting evening light exposure, decreasing the temperature of the room in which we sleep, reducing our anxiety, and restricting the intake of substances that alter our alertness can have demonstrable effects on improving our sleep.”

“Dr. Huberman’s practical range is deliberately cautious: not drinking avoids the exposure, and lower weekly intake creates less burden than a drink every night or heavier episodes.”

“A May 2025 Nature paper showed taurine uptake may fuel aggressive myeloid leukemias in laboratory and mouse models, illustrating how nutrients beneficial to healthy tissues may also feed certain cancers.”

“For example, sulforaphane promotes the urinary excretion of benzene and acrolein, toxic compounds present in air pollution. But sulforaphane also demonstrates remarkable antibacterial activity: It reduces populations of Helicobacter pylori, or H.”

“In this Aliquot, I break down what the research tells us about glyphosate exposure in farming communities versus the general population, explore how it may lead to DNA damage, and share practical strategies for reducing exposure—starting with your grocery list.”