[toc position='left'] Biological aging clocks are among the most important tools in modern longevity science. They attempt to answer a deceptively simple question: can we measure how fast a person is aging biologically, rather than just counting the number of years they have been alive? The answer is yes—but with important caveats. Epigenetic clocks use patterns of DNA methylation, a chemical tagging system on DNA, to estimate different aspects of aging. Some clocks estimate chronological age. Others predict disease risk, mortality risk, or the current pace of biological aging. This means biol... epigenetics aging telomeres genetics stem cells omega-3 dna damage biomarkers vitamin d senescence multivitamin
Read moreDr. Rhonda Patrick discusses protein needs, choline in pregnancy, urolithin A, melatonin's benefits and risks, and creatine's effects on liver health. ... rhonda pregnancy omega-3 melatonin fatty liver urolithin a creatine choline
Watch nowDr. Ben Bikman and Rhonda Patrick discuss the primary causes of insulin resistance and how to reverse it in as little as 90 days. ... insulin resistance insulin blood sugar diabetes saturated fat diet nutrition
Watch now[toc] Alcohol is one of the most heavily used and abused drugs. It's also a very controversial topic, in part because alcohol plays such a large role in societies and cultures around the world. For many, it's a normal part of daily life. There is also a lot of confusion about alcohol. There's no doubt that alcohol can have a personal and public health impact. On the other hand, research in the last few decades suggests that not only may a moderate intake of alcohol not be harmful, but it might also be protective against certain diseases. This idea is heavily debated, and conflicting evidence h... cancer cardiovascular alcohol brain alzheimer's diabetes breast cancer
Read moreDr. Rhonda Patrick explores creatine, dairy's effect on polyphenols, eggs' health impact, and new weight loss drugs like Ozempic in her latest Q&A. ... rhonda vitamin d omega-3 fasting cold stress sauna protein polyphenol red light therapy Hair GLP-1
Watch now[toc position='left'] Sulforaphane is a bioactive compound derived from certain cruciferous vegetables, particularly broccoli (and its sprouts) and red kale. Robust evidence from epidemiological, clinical, rodent, and in vitro studies has demonstrated that sulforaphane exhibits antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and may be beneficial against a wide range of chronic and acute diseases, including autism, cancer, metabolic dysfunction, and many others and may ameliorate some of the harmful effects associated with exposure to air pollution. Sulforaphane exerts its therapeutic effects t... sulforaphane cancer behavior supplements brain breast cancer inflammation autism antioxidant
Read moreHeart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, owing to a constellation of risk factors including a sedentary lifestyle, disrupted sleep patterns, stress, and poor diet. The average American adult consumes 29 grams of saturated fat per day (https://www.ars.usda.gov/northeast-area/beltsville-md-bhnrc/beltsville-human-nutrition-research-center/food-surveys-research-group/docs/wweia-data-tables/) (the amount in about four tablespoons of butter, four slices of pepperoni pizza, or 1.5 cups of ice cream), possibly contributing to heart disease risk through interactions with the... microbiome heart disease fat
Read moreHeart disease, including atheroslcerotic cardiovascular disease, is a leading cause of death worldwide. Its associated inflammation and metabolic dysfunction can be prevented with a diet high in nutrient dense foods such as those commonly found in the Mediterranean diet (https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/20/19/4716). Findings of a new report indicate that a high intake of vitamin K - a micronutrient found at high levels in common Mediterranean meals - might reduce the incidence of atherosclerotic disease. Atherosclerosis refers to the hardening of arteries due to the formation of plaques composed... heart disease vitamin k
Read moreDr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session. ... rhonda vitamin d heart disease pregnancy vaccine skin zinc time-restricted eating blood sugar covid-19 breast milk Hair
Watch now[toc position='left'] Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is a cofactor (a molecule that assists enzymes in chemical reactions) that plays an essential role in multiple physiological processes, such as energy metabolism, DNA repair, and immune activation. It is necessary for the activity of sirtuins, a class of enzymes involved in longevity, and poly-ADP-ribose polymerases (PARPs), a family of DNA-repair enzymes. Cellular NAD+ production declines with age, however, and its depletion likely drives the onset and progression of multiple age-related conditions such as metabolic dysregulation ... metabolism mitochondria aging dna damage circadian rhythm nad+
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