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COVID-19 Q&A #1 with Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D.

Apr 14, 2020

“For example, while vitamin C acts primarily as an antioxidant at physiological concentrations of approximately 50 micromoles per liter, pharmacologic doses of intravenous vitamin C greater than 1 gram generate hydrogen peroxide, a type of reactive oxygen species produced by neutrophils to destroy pathogens such as viruses.”

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COVID-19 "Long Haulers" — Psychosis and heart inflammation | Roger Seheult

Mar 9, 2021

“A perplexing aspect of SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, is that people respond to it in disparate ways — some exhibiting no symptoms at all, and others experiencing life-threatening complications.”

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How Omega-3s and Creatine Support Muscle and Recovery

Mar 14, 2025

“Dr. Patrick explains that omega-3 fatty acids may help preserve muscle during periods of immobilization, illness, or injury, while Brady Holmer describes creatine as a practical daily tool for training capacity, strength, and recovery.”

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Curcumin, Urolithin A, and Glutamine: What Human Trials Show

Apr 24, 2026

“Healthy, well-nourished adults can usually synthesize enough, and athlete trials have not found consistent improvements in immune measures, aerobic performance, body composition, or intestinal permeability from routine supplementation.”

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Does contrast therapy reduce the benefits of sauna? | Rhonda Patrick

Aug 12, 2020

“This clip originates from an interview recorded on the Kevin Rose Show, which you can click here to download the full version of. Sauna use has emerged as a means to increase lifespan and improve overall health, including cardiac health.”

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How Elevated Blood Sugar Affects the Brain and Heart

Apr 4, 2025

“Her practical message is to reduce the frequency and size of large glucose exposures. Foods with intact fiber, protein, and minimally processed carbohydrates digest more slowly than refined added sugar, while regular exercise gives skeletal muscle a large destination for circulating glucose.”

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Evidence-Based Treatments for Pattern Hair Loss

Sep 24, 2025

“A smaller comparative study found improved hair density, shaft size, and anagen-follicle proportion with 2 percent ketoconazole shampoo, while its authors called for larger controlled studies. These results support individualized combinations rather than one universal protocol.”

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What Evidence Shows About Plastic-Associated Chemical Clearance

Sep 27, 2024

“A small exploratory study detected some phthalates and metabolites in sweat, but it did not test sauna or exercise, show a fall in body burden, or establish clinical benefit. Reducing exposure remains the clearest practical strategy.”

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How Exercise Can Support Cancer Treatment

Mar 5, 2025

“Patients assigned to supervised exercise during neoadjuvant chemoradiation, followed by continued activity before surgery, were more likely to achieve a complete or near-complete pathological response than those receiving usual care.”

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Eating to extend healthspan: overnutrition vs undernutrition | Ray Cronise

Feb 28, 2020

“Studies of centenarians suggest that lower levels of inflammation are associated with longevity. Different types of fiber provide fuel to diverse species of bacteria in the gut, which then synthesize byproducts that regulate the inflammatory process.”

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