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Salmon Roe Stacks Recipe

Aug 31, 2018

“Not only is salmon roe a good source of DHA, it also provides protein, vitamins, minerals, and astaxanthin – an antioxidant compound that gives salmon its reddish or pinkish tint. In human studies, astaxanthin reduces biomarkers of oxidative stress.”

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Dr. Satchin Panda on Practical Implementation of Time-Restricted Eating & Shift Work Strategies

Oct 30, 2017

“The fascinating way Dr. Panda is using human anecdote from his trial to ask new scientific questions he wouldn't think to ask and then going back to animal data to figure it out and how this unique approach forms a sort of closed loop pattern: animal → human feedback → back to animal for mechanism.”

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The Brain and Social Impacts of Screen Time and Early Device Exposure

Sep 7, 2023

“Ultimately, we all have to weigh the merits and the trade-offs of portable devices for ourselves and our children individually, but it might mean holding out on the tablet until they're a little older, setting rules around it, and certainly demonstrating our own self-discipline in their use.”

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Should you use the sauna before or after your workout? | Jari Laukkanen

Jul 15, 2019

“Exercise promotes the release of insulin-like growth factor-1 and its downstream targets, growth hormone and brain-derived neurotrophic factor, to drive muscle and neuron growth. Sauna use increases these factors, too, and when used post-exercise, may have a synergistic effect to improve cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and neurological health.”

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Sulforaphane and Its Effects on Cancer, Mortality, Aging, Brain and Behavior, Heart Disease, & More

Dec 14, 2016

“There is so much to say when we talk about the NRF2 pathway and isothiocyanates like sulforaphane that we had to pack it into 47 minutes and break it into a few key sections. Key sections: For a more in-depth breakdown click the timeline link at the top of this page!”

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How Creatine Supports Muscle and Cognitive Health

Jan 16, 2025

“A meta-analysis in older adults found greater gains in lean mass and strength when creatine accompanied training, while a systematic review found the most consistent benefits after at least 12 weeks of combined use. Dr. Phillips also highlights emerging cognitive evidence.”

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Dr. Terry Wahls Discusses Her Multiple Sclerosis Protocol

Jul 22, 2014

“In this video, Dr. Rhonda Patrick interviews Dr. Terry Wahls about how she reversed her secondary-progressive multiple sclerosis with a micronutrient-dense diet and Paleo principles.”

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Vitamin C: Oral vs. Intravenous, Immune Effects, Cancer, Exercise Adaptation & More

May 12, 2020

“Since then, countless studies have tested Pauling's theories about vitamin C, colds, and cancer (and many others), and a substantial body of evidence has emerged, identifying critical roles for vitamin C in immune function, cardiovascular and respiratory health, cognitive development and preservation, and many other aspects of human health.”

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How Vitamin D Status Relates to Dementia Risk

Jun 30, 2025

“A national survey analysis estimated 2.6% severe deficiency, 22% moderate deficiency, and 40.9% insufficiency among US adults, although prevalence changes with the threshold used. These categories should remain distinct because insufficiency is not the same as clinical deficiency.”

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Why Bananas Can Reduce Flavanol Absorption in Smoothies

Dec 26, 2025

“Peak plasma flavan-3-ol metabolites after the banana smoothie were 84 percent lower than after the capsule, while the low-PPO berry smoothie produced levels similar to the capsule. PPO is released when plant tissue is cut, bruised, or blended and can react with selected polyphenols before they reach circulation.”

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