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“However, chronic psychological stress can have negative effects on the brain and body and accelerates the aging process. Engaging in mindful meditation promotes healthy stress coping mechanisms, decreases rumination, and slows brain and biological aging.”

“In a study of more than 25,000 UK Biobank adults who reported no structured exercise, about three short VILPA bouts per day were associated with 38 to 40 percent lower all-cause and cancer mortality and 48 to 49 percent lower cardiovascular mortality compared with no VILPA.”

“Some of the factors contributing to these variable phenotypes include persistent damage to our DNA and mitochondrial dysfunction, driven by an altered NAD:NADH ratio, the latter of which has recently been shown to be improved by certain dietary supplements like nicotinamide riboside.”

“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.”

“01:05:31 - A person’s blood glucose response to different foods varies dramatically among different people due to genetic differences. Study. 01:17:00 - Rhonda interviewed Dr. Ronald Krauss, who pioneered the test to measure small, dense LDL particles.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses sunscreen safety, HIIT & brain health, diet, omega-3s, urolithin A, sulforaphane, homocysteine, peptides, and CoQ10.

“How the compounds produced by bacteria also increase other types of blood cells in the body in a process known as hematopoiesis. How C-sections have a negative effect on the infant’s gut due to the lack of exposure to bacteria present in the mother’s vaginal canal.”

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.

“High blood pressure is like a gateway disease: Even slight blood pressure elevations can damage your heart and increase your risk for cardiovascular disease. However, high blood pressure also harms tiny blood vessels in your brain, increasing your risk for dementia and Alzheimer's disease.”