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“Cardiac output (which is a measure of the amount of work the heart performs in response to the body’s need for oxygen) increases by 60-70%. Immediately after sauna use, blood pressure and resting heart rate are lower than baseline similar to physical activity.”

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

“As caffeine blocks the actions of adenosine at these receptors, excessive inhibitory signaling—characteristic of Parkinson's diseases—is effectively reduced, while D2 dopamine receptor activity is enhanced. Additionally, coffee's polyphenols independently enhance brain health through improved blood flow, antioxidant activity, and boosting brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).”

“But high blood pressure is also easily modifiable with lifestyle – a low-hanging fruit that can play a huge role in lowering disease risk. By actively adopting healthy lifestyle behaviors, you have the power to positively influence your blood pressure levels.”

“The effects of heat exposure are broad and include improved immunity, better cardiovascular health, improved mood, and extended healthspan, the number of years we live in good health. Rhonda shares her personal sauna bathing routine and briefly describes special considerations for children and other special groups.”

“Dr. Bruce Ames' Triage Theory Dr. Ames proposed that the body does a strategic rationing so that those proteins and enzymes in the body which are essential for short-term survival get their share of vitamins and minerals at the expense of other proteins and enzymes that are essential for long-term survival.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses glucosamine and Alzheimer's, blood flow restriction, beta-glucan fiber, creatine, collagen, red light therapy, and curcumin.

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

“01:43:45 - n−3 Fatty acids and cardiovascular disease risk factors among the Inuit of Nunavik. 02:23:52 - Single episode of sauna use improves vascular compliance (blood vessels’ ability to contract and expand), reduces blood pressure, and decreases CRP.”

“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.”