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Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses urolithin A, postmenopausal protein, microplastics, high-temperature saunas, sugar intake, and supplements for Parkinson's disease.

Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.

“The authors recruited 36 healthy adult participants (average age, 52 years) who consumed little dietary fiber (fewer than 20 grams of fiber per day) and only one serving of fermented foods or less per day.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.

“Finally, when genetically susceptible mice were given a fecal microbiota transplant from glucose-fed healthy mice, they developed more severe colitis, demonstrating the ability to transmit risk from one mouse to another.”

“Under typical laboratory conditions, including neutral pH and body temperature, both strains rapidly captured nanoplastics, but Leuconostoc mesenteroides reached near-maximum performance within about 30 minutes, while Latilactobacillus sakei took about 60 minutes.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.

“The researchers advised participants to choose organic over conventional produce and meat; avoid eating between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.; stay hydrated; cook with healthy oils (e.g., coconut, olive, or flaxseed oils); avoid sugar, dairy, grains, and beans; and avoid plastic containers.”

“Use of antibiotics may result in chronic inflammation and tumorigenesis due to overgrowth of pathogens such as Clostridium difficile; however, additional research is needed to understand the difference between classes of antibiotics and the effects of dose and duration.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses child nutrition, osteoporosis, cholesterol-lowering supplements, her skincare routine, and fasting versus prioritizing protein.