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“Whether metformin reduces the risk of cancer in healthy people remains to be seen. In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick describes the relationship between metformin and cancer incidence and the relevance for those with type 2 diabetes.”

“More than a century of research has demonstrated that nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is an indispensable mediator of vital metabolic and physiological processes, including energy production, DNA synthesis and repair, and regulation of gene expression – across multiple species.”

“Emerging evidence suggests that omega-3 fatty acids, especially EPA, might help mitigate muscle loss in cancer patients and could potentially protect against the detrimental effects of chemotherapy on muscle.”

“While omega-3 is more well-known for generally promoting cancer protection, the 2008 SELECT trial seemed to show something alarming: an association between vitamin E, omega-3, and selenium supplementation and prostate cancer.”

“Dr. Bruce Ames' Triage Theory Dr. Ames proposed that the body does a strategic rationing so that those proteins and enzymes in the body which are essential for short-term survival get their share of vitamins and minerals at the expense of other proteins and enzymes that are essential for long-term survival.”

“Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with no cure. The disease, which typically manifests later in life, is caused by the destruction of neurons that produce dopamine — a neurotransmitter best known for its role in motor, motivation, and pleasure control.”

“In STEP 1, once-weekly semaglutide plus lifestyle support produced an average weight reduction of 14.9% over 68 weeks, compared with 2.4% with placebo, establishing strong efficacy for selected adults with overweight or obesity.”

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Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.