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Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.
COVID-19 and autoantibodies.
How the COVID-19 vaccine works.
The safety profile of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Some people are at higher risk for adverse reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Calcium supplementation for premenopausal women: Do benefits outweigh risks for women with a family history of kidney stones and osteoporosis?
Low calcium intake can increase risk of calcium oxalate kidney stones. 1
Calcium supplementation can slightly increase risk of kidney stones when not taken with a meal 1
Rhonda's thoughts on supplementing with astaxanthin. 1
What are the acute effects of fasting (24hr+) on inflammation (e.g., CRP, interleukins, TNF-alpha)?
Eight weeks of time-restricted eating with 8-hour eating windows in male athletes led to 19% decrease in IL-6, 8% decrease in TNF-alpha, and a 13% decrease in IL-1 beta. 1
Alternate-day fasting for 4 months in patients with metabolic syndrome led to significant decrease in CRP but not TNF-alpha or IL-6. 1
Every standard deviation increase in fasting blood sugar is associated with a 14% increase in CRP. 1
What kind of time-restricted eating I practice now.
Which is better? A weekly 24-hour fast or a quarterly 3-day fast?
Is there a benefit of being in a state of ketosis when starting a fast?
Why saunas might transiently increase blood glucose levels. 1
Heat therapy is associated with a decrease in hemoglobin A1C in diabetics. 1
How much protein should a person eat?
Rhonda's experience with lowering LDL cholesterol.
Rapid fire questions
If someone is diagnosed with cognitive impairment or dementia, is it too late to reap any benefits from changes in diet or supplements?
When is the best time for sauna use? Bfore or after exercise? On rest days or workout days? In the AM or PM? Fasted or not?
Is sauna use safe for someone with heart arrhythmias?
Which brand of vitamin D drops do you use for your toddler?
Comparing broccoli microgreens to broccoli sprouts.
Rhonda's advice for improving sleep quality.
Recent data supports avoiding caffeine during pregnancy.
Tactics for reducing morning fasting glucose levels.
Is epithiospecifier protein in broccoli a problem? Do broccoli sprouts turn off FOXO3?
What was your protocol for sauna use while breastfeeding?
Why I chose to get a Hallmark 44 sauna vs other saunas and what I use now.
For vitamin C supplementation, is Ester-C any better than normal ascorbic acid?
How to optimize resveratrol bioavailability. FoundMyFitness topic article on resveratrol.
Is there a place to sequence your DNA anonymously?
Will you offer a pre-pregnancy regimen page for optimal epigenetic traits at conception for both men and women?
How do sauna and heat therapy affect men's fertility?
Studies have shown that Bifidobacterium LKM512 has many health benefits. Is LKM512 the same as Strain BB-12?
At what age would you recommend giving your baby fish oil and how much?
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