Q&A #59 with Dr. Rhonda Patrick (5/11/24)

        *   00:00:00 - Beginning of Q&A  
*   00:00:52 - Q: How does cooking and cooling transform carbs like rice, pasta, and potatoes into resistant starch? [1](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36826312/),[2](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6769955/) 
*   00:09:05 - Q: Are there concerns about red light therapy potentially causing skin cancer? [1](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34692202/),[2](https://academic.oup.com/asj/article/43/5/NP357/7018419)
*   00:19:45 - Q: Which red light therapy device does Rhonda use?
*   00:20:07 - Q: What is the link between benzodiazepines, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease? [1](https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/10/1485),[2](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4018736/),[3](https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40263-018-0535-3)
*   00:22:55 - Q: How do benzodiazepines disrupt sleep architecture? [1](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34145997/),[2](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4444051/)
*   00:32:17 - Q: Are regenerative therapies like platelet-rich plasma and stem cell injections based on science or hype? 
*   00:32:17 - (1) Platelet-rich plasma [1](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29363053/),[2](https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0363546517743746),[3](https://journals.lww.com/cjsportsmed/abstract/2023/01000/efficacy_of_platelet_rich_plasma_versus_placebo_in.10.aspx)
*   00:42:14 - (2) Stem cell injections [1](https://journals.lww.com/jbjsjournal/abstract/2020/01020/online_direct_to_consumer_advertising_of_stem_cell.2.aspx),[2](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-04656-z),[3](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28768528/),[4](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6204595/)
*   00:50:45 - Q: Do benzodiazepines affect sleep architecture if used for purposes other than sleep? 
*   00:53:05 - Q: Should we avoid using plastic bags for freezing produce due to microplastics, and are plastic-lined cans more hazardous? 
*   00:56:45 - Q: Is there a water bottle Rhonda likes?
*   00:57:33 - Q: Does Rhonda avoid using canned products?
*   00:58:41 - Q: Is it better to cook spinach for smoothies?
*   01:00:35 - Q: Should you focus on blueberries or include a variety of berries for health benefits? [1](https://www.nature.com/articles/srep23625),[2](https://academic.oup.com/nutritionreviews/article/81/3/287/6663789)
*   01:03:15 - Q: Is Rhonda's smoothie recipe intended for one or two servings, and can it be frozen? 
*   01:05:18 - Q: Is ubiquinol more bioavailable than ubiquinone? [1](https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/9/5/386)
*   01:07:00 - Q: Does adding whey protein to smoothies inhibit the absorption of polyphenols like Greek yogurt does? 
*   01:07:55 - Q: Can using a sauna promote weight loss? [1](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33922289/)
*   01:09:14 - Q: How does progesterone in hormone replacement therapy affect sleep stages? [1](https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnins.2020.625397/full) 
*   01:10:55 - Q: Which is more beneficial, 20 minutes in the sauna or a 20-minute brisk walk in zone 2? [1](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9394774/) 
*   01:11:45 - Q: Can pomegranate reduce blood glucose levels? [1](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28985741/),[2](https://www.cell.com/trends/molecular-medicine/fulltext/S1471-4914(21)00118-0)
*   01:13:05 - Q: What are the benefits of taking folate over folic the acid? [1](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2596300) 
*   01:14:22 - Q: Is Nordic Naturals considered a reputable brand? 
*   01:15:55 - Q: Does using a sauna in the morning improve sleep quality? 
*   01:17:11 - Q: What preventive measures are recommended for cancer with the JAK2 gene mutation? [1](https://www.cell.com/trends/molecular-medicine/abstract/S1471-4914(05)00230-3) 
*   01:20:38 - Q: Is oxidation a concern with algae oil supplements? [1](https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/oxidised-fish-oil-does-not-influence-established-markers-of-oxidative-stress-in-healthy-human-subjects-a-randomised-controlled-trial/32EB4869D3012F6E44FD23A7D25D7F7E)