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“Visit the overview page for resveratrol, a polyphenol found in red wine that may have anti-aging properties. Visit the overview page for berberine, an alkaloid compound found in plants that has effects similar to metformin, a common anti-diabetes drug with possible longevity-promoting benefits.”

“She reviews possible adverse effects such as morning grogginess, daytime sleepiness, headache, and feeling cold or developing hypothermia. Melatonin can interact with blood thinners and other prescription drugs, so dose and timing require clinical review when these apply.”

“A light-activated photosensitizer drug generates reactive oxygen species that selectively destroy abnormal cells or pathogens. Photodynamic therapy is commonly used in dermatology to treat certain types of cancer, skin conditions, and localized infections.”

“The pivotal role fiber plays in fueling good bacteria in the gut that act like "miniature drug factories" which produce compounds that regulate the immune system by increasing the number of T regulatory cells, which are specialized types of immune cells that keep the immune system in check and prevent autoimmune responses.”

“Some interventions have been identified that may slow the aging rate, however. These measures have been studied for their longevity-enhancing effects and include caloric restriction and administration of rapamycin, an immunosuppressant drug.”

“The revelation that 70% of FDA drugs are subject to circadian effects and are either less effective or more effective at certain times of the day. The effect melatonin has on the pancreatic production of insulin and the insight this lends to why we should probably stop eating at least 2-3 hours before we go to bed.”

“A placebo-controlled trial in people with type 2 diabetes already using glucose-lowering drugs found improvements in glycemic and selected oxidative-stress measures with black cumin supplementation. The practical context is an adjunct to established care, diet, and exercise.”

“(54:36) - Rhonda's workout regimen. (55:44) - HIIT ameliorates adverse effects of sleep deprivation. (58:38) - Exercise is the best longevity "drug".”

“Fasting improves efficacy of radiation therapy. Fasting and less-toxic cancer drug could be alternative to chemotherapy. He wants to sell you a $300 ‘fasting diet’ to prolong your life.”

“01:32:25 - Debunking the claims that vitamins and antioxidants cause cancer. 01:36:05 - Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trials are less effective for nutrition research due to differences in vitamin and drug status between study participants.”