Gut microbes from Alzheimer's patients impair memory and neurogenesis in rats, suggesting a link between gut health and Alzheimer's disease.
“The extent of these impairments correlated with the donors' cognitive abilities and the presence of inflammation-promoting microbes. They also noticed differences in microbial metabolites in the rats' guts, including taurine, an amino acid that supports hippocampal neurogenesis.”
Particulate matter in wildfires harms the brain.
“Particulate matter exposure also decreased the production of compounds that protect the brain against aging, such as nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (commonly known as NAD+) and taurine.”
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Q&A #46: Thyroid Health in Women—Screening, Autoimmunity, & Nutrition
Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.
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Q&A #71: Does Neu5Gc in Red Meat Raise Cancer Risk?—Plus Cholesterol Drugs & Diabetes Risk
Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses her supplement routine, Neu5Gc risks, Repatha and diabetes, heat stress, osteoporosis in men, and plyometrics.
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How Dr. Rhonda Patrick Builds Her Supplement Routine
“In a small randomized crossover trial, a single high dose of creatine improved selected cognitive outcomes during acute sleep deprivation, adding context for her interest in higher doses during travel or sleep loss.”
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How Glutamine Supports Gut and Immune Cell Metabolism
“Exercise studies also show that prolonged endurance work can lower circulating glutamine and alter immune measures, which helps explain interest in supplementation during heavy training.”
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How Rhonda Patrick and Peter Attia Compare Their Supplement Routines
“Melatonin appears in the comparison as a personal, goal-specific choice rather than a universal nightly supplement. Dr. Patrick also discusses glycine, collagen, myo-inositol, and other non-overlapping items with different levels of evidence.”
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Q&A #69: Should You Take Low-Dose Lithium—and How Can You Lower Homocysteine?
Dr. Rhonda Patrick covers lithium microdosing, reducing homocysteine, aluminum's link to cancer, and beta-alanine and alpha-lipoic acid supplements.
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Tactical tips for ketone supplementation | Dr. Dominic D'Agostino
“However, Dr. D'Agostino clarifies that it might not be optimal to ingest ketone supplements daily, and he describes his experience with elevated liver enzymes following high dose supplementation. In this clip, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino discusses the supplements he thinks pair well with a ketogenic diet.”
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