Episodes
Reduction of inflammation from sulforaphane supplementation as a treatment for depression | Jed Fahey
Dr. Jed Fahey discusses the potential therapeutic benefit of sulforaphane in treating depression.
Evidence shows blue light from screens is anxiogenic and detrimental to healthy sleep | Matthew Walker
Dr. Matthew Walker describes the negative effects of blue light exposure on melatonin production and sleep.
APOE4 allele linked with impairment of deep sleep and deadly sleep apnea | Matthew Walker
Dr. Matthew Walker describes the dual risk of carrying the APOE4 allele and having sleep apnea.
The effect of sauna on depression and mood | Rhonda Patrick
In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick describes the effects of heat on mood, particularly in those experiencing depression.
Sauna use and heat for strength preservation (anti-atrophy effect) | Rhonda Patrick
In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses how heat can be used to increase muscle strength and counteract muscle wasting.
Lack of deep sleep linked with amyloid-beta build up in Alzheimer's disease | Matthew Walker
Dr. Matthew Walker describes the role that sleep plays in modulating the accumulation of amyloid-beta accumulation in the brain.
Autophagy expert: Dr. Guido Kroemer's personal take on fasting, eating and other lifestyle habits
Dr. Guido Kroemer describes the autophagy-inducing behaviors he practices as part of his healthy lifestyle.
The longevity advantage of genetic deficiencies in growth hormone/IGF-1 signaling | Valter Longo
Dr. Valter Longo discusses the longevity-conferring effects of diminishing the pro-aging IGF-1 pathway.
Does meal frequency matter for time-restricted eating? | Ruth Patterson
In this clip, Dr. Ruth Patterson discusses the effect that meal frequency has on breast cancer risk.
APOE4 gene and associated risk for Alzheimer's disease | Dale Bredesen
Dr. Dale Bredesen describes the risks associated with APOE4 and identifies strategies for mitigating that risk.
Fasting plus chemotherapy shown to be more effective than chemo alone in mouse research models
Dr. Valter Longo describes how fasting may reduce the toxicity of chemotherapeutic drugs while also maximizing their impact in the treatment of cancer.
Hurdles with food aversion and FDA regulation of FMD treatment protocols | Valter Longo
Dr. Valter Longo explains why clinical trials of the fasting-mimicking diet in combination with standard cancer treatments have been slow to progress.
Is Moringa as effective as sulforaphane? | Jed Fahey
Dr. Jed Fahey describes the health benefits associated with moringin and discusses the chemical structure differences between it and sulforaphane.
Why your digestive system needs rest (justification for daily fasting) | Ruth Patterson
Dr. Ruth Patterson describes how eating following the body's circadian clock enables the body to focus on repair rather than on digestion.
Best magnesium to supplement (based on current evidence) | Rhonda Patrick
In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick talks about the importance of obtaining adequate magnesium and describes her strategies, including her preferred dietary magnesium supplement.
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