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“In this clip from Dr. Rhonda Patrick's appearance on Huberman Lab, she explains the evidence behind several supplements in her routine. In the COSMOS trial program, a standard daily multivitamin produced a small average benefit in global cognition and episodic memory among older adults over two to three years.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick explores collagen peptides, high-dose niacin and vitamin B6, avoiding nano- and microplastics in her latest Q&A.

“One framework for understanding this comes from Dr. Bruce Ames, who proposed the triage theory. It suggests that when the body runs low on essential vitamins or minerals, it doesn't distribute them evenly.”

“The idea of a smart phone that is able to replicate itself sounds like science fiction in our current age, but technologies like this could be on the horizon with advanced genetic technologies.”

“Sulforaphane activates NRF2-regulated cellular defense pathways. In a randomized crossover trial of 60 adults, eating 85 grams of raw watercress daily for eight weeks reduced basal lymphocyte DNA damage by 17% and oxidative purine DNA damage by 23.9%.”

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.

“Pregnancy and early childhood are periods of human development when the body has an increased requirement for micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). Animal studies have shown the importance of preconception nutrition for offspring development; however, long-term human trials are lacking.”

“Deficiency is another reason to investigate unusually early graying. A case-control study found lower vitamin B12, folate, and biotin levels in people with premature graying, and rare case reports describe repigmentation after treating severe B12 deficiency.”

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