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Dr. Rhonda Patrick explores cheese's health impact, ergothioneine's longevity properties, sleep and joint supplements, and red light therapy in her latest Q&A.

“Heat tolerance, hydration needs, medications, and cardiovascular conditions affect the safest starting point, so the studied protocols are useful reference points rather than one universal prescription. This clip is excerpted, with permission, from Dr. Rhonda Patrick's presentation for Biote.”

“Blood-brain barrier - Another membranous barrier in the body that loses its integrity with age. Increased microbial toxins in the blood because of increased intestinal permeability is a source of stress for the blood-brain barrier, injuring neurons and promoting disease.”

“Sauna use mimics exercise by improving heat tolerance and endurance, increasing cardiorespiratory fitness, and reducing muscle soreness. Sauna protocols include a temperature of 80-90 degrees Celsius for 15-30 minutes, 1-3 times per week, after an exercise session.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses organic produce, fasting-mimicking diets, sleep, sauna, sunscreens, red light therapy, reverse osmosis water, and fiber.

Dr. Rhonda Patrick explains alpha-lipoic acid as a mitochondrial cofactor and reviews its effects on lipids, glucose, and oxidative stress.

“Dr. Roland Griffiths is a clinical pharmacologist at Johns Hopkins and one of the world's foremost researchers on the psychedelic compound psilocybin. Learn more about Dr. Roland R. Griffiths Johns Hopkins Profile - Roland R. Griffiths. List of Publications.”

“When it comes to managing inflammation, we often focus on what lifestyle habits we might need to get rid of, but it's just as important to focus on things we can add to our lifestyles. In this Aliquot, we'll talk about my top recommendations for lifestyle habits that reduce inflammation.”

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

“Recent studies have identified a connection between an impaired interferon response and severe COVID-19 disease. Strategies that increase the body's core temperature – analogous to having a fever – may be beneficial early in COVID-19 illness.”