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Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.
Beginning of Q&A #36
Q: Does botox have any long-term health effects?
Q: Is it okay to get botox injections during pregnancy?
Heart disease
Q: Does a stress test indicate a person's heart attack or stroke risk?
ASCVD calculator 1
Q: Can the Ornish diet reduce heart disease by reversing plaque formation? 1
Q: Do dairy foods promote inflammation and intestinal permeability?
Q: Do sparkling kefir drinks have gut benefits?
Q: Is zinc oxide sunscreen safe?
Protein intake and muscle mass
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Q: Is there a suitable protein powder for losing weight and building muscle after age 50?
Q: What role do hormones play in muscle protein synthesis?
Sauna and exercise induce growth hormone driving fat loss and collagen production.
Q: If following intermittent fasting is it best to get protein in the morning?
Q: Do plant and animal proteins differ in their effects on muscle protein synthesis?
Q: Comments on supplementing with creatine monohydrate.
Q: Thoughts about leucine supplementation for older adults.
Leucine content in foods 1
Q: Can you take leucine as a supplement? How does this compare to branched chain amino acids?
Q: Do sauna and resistance training work together to increase muscle mass? 1
Q: What are your thoughts on supplementing with Hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB) to preserve muscle as we age?
Q: Can the average adult benefit from consuming protein beyond 1.2 g/kg per day?
Q: How much protein should a very physically active older adult consume to maintain and maximize health?
Q: Are you concerned about leucine stimulating mTor and increasing cancer risk?
Q: Is there an update on the question database?
Q: Are there any heavy metal concerns with moringa powder?
Q: What are the health benefits of donating blood?
Q: Does decaf coffee have the same health benefits as regular coffee? Why not switch to decaf during pregnancy?
Q: What sardine brands does Rhonda like?
Q: What choline supplement does Rhonda prefer?
Q: Are sauna blankets effective?
Q: Should people with low blood pressure avoid fish oil?
Q: Do infrared or regular saunas cause eye damage?
Q: What is Rhonda's kefir smoothie recipe?
Q: Will the genetic report be updated soon?
Q: How do you measure your core body temperature in a sauna?
Q: How to test if your fish oil is rancid?
Q: Are there any concerns about going from a hot sauna to a cold shower
Q: Why are you interested in the cyclical ketogenic diet rather than remaining in constant ketosis?
Q: Is there any literature about taking moringa powder and Meriva/curcumin during pregnancy?
Q: Rhonda's thoughts on PQQ , choline, and protein powder supplementation during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Q: Why do you take EPA and DHA omega 3 supplements separately?
Q: Do EPA and DHA impact sleep?
Q: Thoughts on intestinal permeability and consuming omega 3s at each meal.
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