Derek from More Plates More Dates joins Dr. Rhonda Patrick to discuss testosterone optimization. ... hormones cortisol biomarkers alcohol testosterone micronutrients zinc blood test Hair
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 moreRoughly half of all adults living in the U.S. have hypertension, with men affected more than women (48 percent versus 43 percent, respectively). However, the sex differences in hypertension prevalence aren't consistent throughout the lifespan: Women who are 65 and older are more likely to have hypertension than men, raising concerns that current blood pressure recommendations (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34348319/) should consider sex. Now, findings from a new study suggest that having an average systolic blood pressure of 160 mm Hg or higher increases the risk of dying from cardiovascular... aging sex blood pressure stroke cardiovascular
Read moreDr. Peter Attia presents practical steps we can implement to improve our health, emphasizing the importance of each aspect while providing actionable advice. ... aging cancer metabolism
Watch nowDr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session. ... rhonda exercise gut aging omega-3 inflammation fasting cold stress senescence supplements Hair
Watch nowMaintaining a systolic blood pressure of 120 or less may protect against dementia and cognitive decline. Nearly two-thirds of adults living in the United States have hypertension (high blood pressure), defined as having a systolic pressure of 130 or higher or a diastolic pressure of 80 or higher. Hypertension damages small blood vessels in the eyes, kidneys, and other tissues (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S027263868580072X), increasing the risk for disease and dysfunction. A 2019 study found that intensive blood pressure control in patients with hypertension reduces t... brain aging dementia blood pressure
Read moreDr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session. ... rhonda sleep breast cancer omega-3 pregnancy melatonin vaccine curcumin bone sauna covid-19 ketogenic diet
Watch nowFrom the article: > Miller and his colleagues reviewed and analyzed data from 29 randomized, controlled, previously published clinical trials that reported systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure values and also compared vitamin C intake to a placebo. What they found is that taking an average of 500 milligrams of vitamin C daily -- about five times the recommended daily requirement -- reduced blood pressure by 3.84 millimeters of mercury in the short term. Among those diagnosed with hypertension, the drop was nearly 5 millimeters of mercury. A comparison to common pharmacological treatment... heart disease vitamin c blood pressure
Read moreIntermittent fasting (every other day) increased gut bacteria diversity and reduced inflammation, demyelination, and axonal damage in multiple sclerosis (MS) animal model. A small pilot trial in humans with MS showed many similar changes to the gut microbiome and blood adipokines such as leptin. The effects of fasting on immune cells included a reduction of pro-inflammatory IL-17-producing T cells and increased numbers of T regulatory cells which prevent autoimmunity. The small pilot trial in humans showed increased bacteria richness in species that have previously been shown to promote T regu... gut microbiome fasting multiple sclerosis autoimmunity
Read moreThis fasting-like diet also promotes regeneration of the myelin in mice with multiple sclerosis. In human patients with multiple sclerosis, the fasting-like diet led to improvements in symptoms if followed by a Mediterranean diet or a ketogenic diet. Here is the fasting-like diet that humans were given: Day 1 – pre-fasting followed by Day 2-8 – very low calorie diet. Day 1-prefasting consists of an 800 kcal (about 40% of normal caloric intake similar to mouse Day1 FMD) monodiet (fruit, rice, or potatoes) by preference of individuals. On the following day patients were recommended to use an ora... brain fasting immune system multiple sclerosis autophagy dairy autoimmunity ketogenic diet
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