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Dr. Rhonda Patrick explains how sunlight, body fat, magnesium, and vitamin K shape vitamin D status and supplementation.

“Every other day fasting primarily alters the gut microbiota composition to promote the generation of acetate and lactate and this increased mitochondrial density in adipose tissue. The higher mitochondrial density in white adipose tissue caused the "browning" of the fat which results in increased energy expenditure through non-shivering thermogenesis.”

“Depressive symptoms were reduced by dietary interventions that result in improved quality of nutrient intake, weight loss, or fat reduction regardless of the specific type of diet. This was a meta-analysis of 16 randomized controlled trials and suggests that any dietary intervention that improves diet quality and reduces weight may improve symptoms of depression.”

“Exercise promotes the uptake of glucose into muscle cells and increases insulin sensitivity. Other physical adaptations occur during exercise, as well, including increased muscle mass, decreased fat mass, and improved mitochondrial function.”

“Breast tumors contain a large number of white blood cells and adipocytes (i.e., fat cells); however, the role of adipocytes in metastatic breast cancer is unknown. Findings of a new report show that adipocytes shed molecular droplets called exosomes that relay cancer-promoting signals.”

“The fatty acids in breast milk are encapsulated in fat globules surrounded by a triple-layered structure called a milk fat globule membrane, or MFGM. The MFGM is interspersed with a variety of proteins, enzymes, and cholesterol that confer many of the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of breast milk – the gold standard of infant nutrition.”

“This study is interesting because it showed that specifically losing fat that had accumulated on the pancreas was key in reversing type 2 diabetes in these morbidly obese individuals.”

“Satchin's work deals specifically with the timing of food and its relationship with our biological clocks, which are governed by a circadian rhythm. "Mice that ate within a 12-hour time period had 70% less fat and 28% less total body mass.".”

“In another study, women who were at high risk for breast cancer lost more belly fat and had increased insulin sensitivity practicing 5:2 intermittent fasting compared to women consuming a normal eating pattern with 25 percent reduced calories.”

“Stress damages the heart and blood vessels, increasing the risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack or stroke. Stress can also drive people to make poor dietary choices, often leading to overeating or consuming high-fat, low-nutrient foods instead of healthier options like fruits and vegetables.”