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“Discontinuation syndrome is a phenomenon that occurs with either abrupt or tapered antidepressant drug cessation. A recent study found that more than half of people taking antidepressants report having some difficulty – sometimes severe – when attempting to stop taking the drugs.”

“Approximately 13 percent of people over the age of 12 years living in the United States take prescription drugs to treat their symptoms of depression. Findings from a recent study indicate that many people who stop taking antidepressant drugs experience withdrawal symptoms.”

“Researchers also found that the diabetic drug rosiglitazone (lowers blood sugar) also increases fat accumulation inside bone. Exercise reverses this.”

“Cellular DNA is subject to tens of thousands of daily injuries arising from endogenous sources, such as free radicals produced during normal metabolism, and exogenous sources, such as cytotoxic drugs, ionizing radiation, and cigarette smoke.”

“Hydroxychloroquine is a common antimalarial drug that is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. In 2017, it was the 128th most prescribed medication in the United States with more than five million prescriptions. It is relatively safe with a few side effects.”

“Specific topics include autophagy, the process of recycling dysfunctional cells that is induced by fasting and fasting-mimicking drugs such as resveratrol and spermidine. Rhonda discusses the effects of fasting on Parkinson's disease and which groups of people should not fast.”

“Furthermore, many medications accelerate vitamin D inactivation, including commonly prescribed blood pressure medications such as nifedipine and spironolactone, as well as clotrimazole (an antibiotic), and rifampin (an anti-tuberculosis drug), among others.”

“From the article: > Lee and his colleagues tested 880 bioactive substances – including drugs and vitamins – approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to see if they stimulated the mouse stem cells to become heart muscle cells.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses saturated fats and LDL, luteolin's benefits, glyphosate risks, natural vs. artificial flavors, and black cumin seed effects.