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

“Convincing animal data and preliminary research in patients with early cognitive decline have shown positive outcomes using strategies to overcome insulin resistance. In this clip, Dr. Peter Attia explains his position on the relationship between insulin resistance and Alzheimer’s disease risk.”

“The majority of glutamine administered orally is taken up by the liver and gut, with little ending up in the bloodstream. Dr. D'Agostino discourages supplementing with glutamine for patients with cancers of the gastrointestinal tract and even recommends they avoid high glutamine containing foods.”

“In contrast, a five-week trial in 181 people with diabetic polyneuropathy found that oral alpha-lipoic acid improved symptom scores, with more nausea, vomiting, and vertigo at higher doses. PQQ has a much smaller human evidence base.”

“The use of alternate fuel sources allows glucose to be spared for the metabolic pathways that require it. In this clip, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino discusses the metabolic flexibility of the brain to use various substrates, including ketones, for energy.”

“Mitochondria are best known for their energy-producing roles, but they also help regulate cellular metabolism, signaling, and apoptosis (programmed cell death). As a result, mitochondrial health is intrinsically linked to overall health.”

“Using a CGM can help you make better diet and lifestyle choices to promote better health. In this Aliquot, Dr. Michael Snyder, Dr. Eran Elinav, and I discuss the benefits of wearing a continuous glucose monitor.”

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

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

“The result is an important counterweight to the acute sleep-deprivation experiment. Diet and training context also matter. People who eat little or no animal food often begin with lower creatine stores and may respond differently to supplementation.”