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“"Of all the different environmental factors that affect us humans – our stress levels, the medications we take, where we live, and how we conduct our lives – the composition of the diet is probably the most important and most dominant factor which impacts our gut microbes."”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick explores iodine supplementation, choline & TMAO, curcumin safety, and red yeast rice in her latest Q&A.

“While consuming a ketogenic diet, he observed that his cognitive function returned to where it was before his diagnosis. In this clip, Tim Ferriss describes his experience with Lyme disease, and how he used the ketogenic diet in conjunction with antibiotics to support his recovery.”

“Managing muscle soreness is a component of recovery – a necessary aspect of training that allows you to come back strong with enough energy and joint-related reserves to train effectively in your next workout session.”

“00:13:35 - Humans are programmed to deal with stress and could benefit from turning on the "genetic switches" that respond to stress, a process called hormesis. 00:18:20 - The emotional highs and lows Rhonda experiences when entering the "monster soup" during surfing.”

“Your skin is a crucial barrier to the outside world – the first line of defense against environmental exposures, and the primary means by which the body retains fluids necessary for survival. Consequently, maintaining a healthy skin barrier is important for your overall health. In this Aliquot, Dr. Patrick describes some things you can do to protect your skin.”

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.

“Eating a typical Western diet – high in processed foods and sugar-sweetened beverages – raises blood glucose and insulin levels, promotes inflammation, and contributes to many neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease.”

“Genetic predisposition, altered glucose uptake in the brain, high blood pressure, and other factors can weaken the barrier's integrity, allowing endotoxins and inflammatory immune cells to infiltrate the brain and increasing a person's risk for dementia.”