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“In a double-blind randomized trial of 191 adults with borderline-high cholesterol, 3 grams per day of high-molecular-weight oat beta-glucan—taken as 1 gram three times daily for four weeks—reduced LDL cholesterol by about 6% and estimated 10-year Framingham cardiovascular disease risk by about 8% compared with a rice-powder control.”

“The discussion of fiber and nutrient or supplement absorption begins at 19:38. The Oats and beta-glucan topic provides the wider cholesterol evidence and explains why whole oats, beta-glucan powder, and psyllium should not be compared solely by their serving weights.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses urolithin A, postmenopausal protein, microplastics, high-temperature saunas, sugar intake, and supplements for Parkinson's disease.

Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.

“In humans, an analysis of 6,482 US adults associated higher fiber intake with lower serum concentrations of several persistent PFAS chemicals; the observational result does not prove that fiber caused clearance. Sauna is a different pathway, not a substitute for fiber.”

“People that used the sauna 2-3 times per week had a 20% lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, and those that used the sauna 4-7 times per week had a 60% lower risk of Alzheimer's disease, compared to men that used the sauna 1 time per week.”

“A wide array of toxicants, including heavy metals, such as cadmium and mercury; bisphenol A; polychlorinated biphenyls; and phthalate compounds, bioaccumulate in the human body. An individual's toxic burden may contribute to their poor metabolic function, inflammation, and cognitive dysfunction.”

“In this video, Dr. Rhonda Patrick summarizes a recent study that found that frequency of sauna use was associated with increased decreased risk of death. Using the sauna 2-3 times per week was associated with 24% lower all-cause mortality and 4-7 times per week decreased all-cause mortality by 40%.”

“In this Knowledge Project excerpt, Dr. Rhonda Patrick distinguishes Finnish sauna protocols near 174–175°F from lower-temperature infrared sauna, which may require longer exposure. Dose depends on temperature, humidity, duration, acclimation, hydration, and health.”

“In a prospective cohort of 2,277 Finnish men, higher cardiorespiratory fitness and sauna bathing three to seven times per week were jointly associated with lower cardiovascular and all-cause mortality than low fitness and less frequent sauna use.”