Q&A #46 with Dr. Rhonda Patrick (4/1/2023)

        00:00:00 - Beginning of Q&A
00:03:33 - **Q:** How does fasting impact the immune system? [1](https://www.foundmyfitness.com/topics/fasting)
00:04:33 - **Q:** Can a 16:8 time-restricted eating pattern disrupt fertility?
00:06:58 - **Q:** Is supplemental calcium beneficial for women with osteopenia? [1](​​https://www.bmj.com/content/351/bmj.h4580.full), [2](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7032685/), [3](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17720017/), [4](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4715837/), [5](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7709944/)
00:17:02 - **Q:** What does Rhonda think about NAD3? [1](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7709944/), [2](https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9488/2/1/2) 
00:18:56 - **Q:** Do people taking prednisone need extra calcium?
00:21:48 - **Q:** Does sauna reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease? [1](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27932366/), [2](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7560162/), [3](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28633297/), [4](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5023696/), [5](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27001189/), [6](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15564698/), [7](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22244482/), [8](https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.242720499), [9](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3418130/), [10](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29157042/)
00:33:57 - **Q:** Is there an additional benefit of sauna even for people who are very physically active? [1](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35785965/), [2](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31046520/), [3](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29551418/)
00:36:03 - **Q:** Do you need to cool down slowly after Waon therapy?
00:36:57 - **Q:** Can you do a deep dive on thyroid health for women? [1](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK500006/)
00:41:06 - Thyroid health: Screening and sex differences [1](https://www.nature.com/articles/nrendo.2018.18), [2](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-01836-9), [3](https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2019.00265/full)
00:45:11 - Thyroid health: Hyperthyroidism [1](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(23)00005-0/fulltext)
00:47:23 - Thyroid health: Hypothyroidism [1](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10695693/), [2](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41572-022-00357-7) 
00:51:14 - Thyroid health: Dietary and lifestyle factors [1](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25758370/),  [2](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35952387/) 
01:00:52 - **Q:** Do health food stores use less sugar and salt?
01:02:08 - **Q:** How do you reduce thyroid antibodies?
01:02:32 - **Q:** Is consuming erythritol concerning due to recent research? [1](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36849732/), [2](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36379223/)
01:18:02 - **Q:** Is a higher omega-3 index always beneficial, or can there be negative effects from too much consumption? [1](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15208005/), [2](https://omegaquant.com/frequent-question/can-my-omega-3-index-be-too-high/)
01:22:44 - **Q:** Can sauna aid in fat loss or muscle preservation during a calorie deficit? [1](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30629458/)
01:24:24 - **Q:** What are the potential risks of lead and cadmium exposure from chocolate, especially for children? [1](https://www.foundmyfitness.com/topics/cocoa)
01:25:31 - **Q:** Is it beneficial to combine sauna use with cold showers after strength training? [1](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4594298/), [2](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36284024/), [3](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35971745/), [4](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35157264/) 
01:28:47 - **Q:** Are there health risks associated with consuming grilled vegetables due to the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs)? [1](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20497781/)
01:30:35 - **Q:** Which brand of yogurt do you prefer?
01:31:03 - **Q:** Is there a sprouted bread without gluten?
01:31:41 - **Q:** What is the best way to reintroduce gluten and dairy-containing foods into the diet after an elimination period? [1](https://www.foundmyfitness.com/topics/lactobacillus-reuteri)
01:32:50 - **Q:** Are heavy metals in seafood a concern, and do you take liver detox supplements? [1](https://www.fda.gov/food/environmental-contaminants-food/mercury-food-and-dietary-supplements)
01:34:50 - **Q:** What are the possible side effects of magnesium glycinate and taurine? [1](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6205492/)
01:35:38 - **Q:** Can you suggest a sunscreen for everyday use?
01:36:57 - **Q:** Can taking a cold shower after sauna, negate the sauna's benefits? [1](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0531556521002916), [2](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36284024/)
01:37:28 - **Q:** What is the status of the genetic report update?
01:38:02 - **Q:** How can I start my circadian rhythm earlier and extend my overnight fasting period? [1](https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/satchin-round-2)