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“Parents and care providers of children and adults with autism often report that fever temporarily ameliorates the altered behavioral patterns of their charges. Emerging scientific data corroborates these reports, suggesting that triggering the body's fever response might offer promise as a therapeutic strategy for people with autism.”

“FGF21 is a preliminary liver-brain signal in this discussion. A small human laboratory study found a robust rise in serum FGF21 after a two-hour alcohol self-administration session in 16 people with alcohol use disorder; it did not test exercise or craving treatment.”

“Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune neurodegenerative disorder that destroys myelin, the insulating layer that surrounds neurons. The causes of MS are complex and may arise from both genetic and environmental factors, including nutritional deficiencies.”

“The impact of the ketogenic diet on gut bacteria has not been actively studied. In animal models high-fat diets are thought to provoke the release of endotoxin from bacterial cell membranes resulting in negative health consequences. In this clip, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino and Dr. Rhonda Patrick discuss the ketogenic diet and its implications for gut health.”

“A larger randomized-trial meta-analysis also found modest average reductions in BMI, waist circumference, and body-fat percentage, although protocols and populations varied. These averages do not mean that HIIT alone guarantees fat loss.”

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

“Aging biology differs greatly between men and women, with women coming out ahead: On average, women live about three years longer than men. Although a variety of factors likely influence this difference in aging rates, telomere length stands out as a critical factor.”

“Satchin's work deals specifically with the timing of food and its relationship with our biological clocks, which are governed by a circadian rhythm. "Mice that ate within a 12-hour time period had 70% less fat and 28% less total body mass.".”

“Longitudinal studies showed that people with type 2 diabetes taking metformin lived 15 percent longer than healthy controls not taking the drug. This raises the question as to whether the longevity benefits of metformin may extend to healthy people.”

“Modulating autophagy – through fasting and exercise (which both increase acetyl CoA) or intake of nutrients like spermidine – represents a promising therapeutic approach for extending human lifespan and healthspan.”