Q&A #72 with Dr. Rhonda Patrick (7/19/25)
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In this Q&A, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses fragmented sleep, lipid biomarkers including ApoB and LP(a), coffee makers and bean quality, hot baths vs. sauna, and choline supplementation. Timestamps include:
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Follow-up questions about the coffee podcast episode.
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What causes fragmented sleep, and how can it be improved?
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What are the key blood markers associated with atherosclerosis?
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Are hot baths as beneficial as saunas for health benefits?
Why do you keep waking up at night? Uncovering the causes of fragmented sleep and what to do about it.
You're tired, yet night after night, restful and uninterrupted sleep evades you? Then you're not alone. About one-third of adults in the U.S. experience sleep-disrupting awakenings at least three nights per week, with 23% waking up at least one time every night. For over 90% of these people, it's a chronic issue lasting at least six months.[1] This ongoing struggle can take a significant toll on well-being and long-term health. So, let's dive into why your sleep might be fragmented and what you can do about it.
The many causes of fragmented sleep
- ^ Ohayon, Maurice M. (2008). Nocturnal Awakenings And Comorbid Disorders In The American General Population Journal Of Psychiatric Research 43, 1.
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Beginning of Q&A
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Q: Why am I experimenting with exogenous ketones? 1
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Q: Do coffee filters contain harmful chemicals or glue? 1
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Q: Should you avoid drinking coffee on an empty stomach?
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Q: Should slow metabolizers limit coffee? 1
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Q: Does coffee reduce blood flow in the brain?
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Q: Which method do you use to measure ketone levels?
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Q: Does your resting heart rate decrease when you cycle off caffeine?
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Q: What's the optimal dosage of ubiquinol for a woman in their mid-30s preparing for egg freezing? 1
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Q: What's the dose and your reason for taking myoinositol? 1
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Q: Are you still taking benfotiamine, collagen, lutein, or zeaxanthin?
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Q: Are you still taking methylated B vitamins? 1
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Q: Which vitamin K2 supplement and dosage do you take?
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Q: Does moringa powder contain unsafe levels of lead?
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Q: Is 600 mg/day of CoQ10 necessary if pregnancy isn't the goal?
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Q: Which light box brands are best for shiftworkers' circadian rhythms?
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Q: What's the typical digestion time for a meal? 1
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Q: Do you need extra glycine if taking magnesium glycinate?
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