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“Dr. Patrick discusses paraquat and rotenone because both can damage mitochondria and are used experimentally to model Parkinson-like neurodegeneration, but that rationale does not prove that either chemical caused disease in this population.”

“In a small randomized trial of adults aged 60 to 80, five grams per day during 12 weeks of supervised resistance training increased lean mass more than placebo plus training; measured strength and bone outcomes did not significantly differ between groups.”

“Supplementing with oral DHEA (usually 25–50 mg per day) can meaningfully boost testosterone levels, potentially improving symptoms like low energy, quality of life, and libido; however, limited evidence exists for improvements in menopausal symptoms, sexual function, cognition, or overall well being in normal women without adrenal insufficiency.”

“Removing former drinkers from the non-drinker category reveals a different story: One study observed that the lowest risk for cardiovascular disease (i.e., ischemic heart disease) was right below one standard U.S. drink per week — men and women at this level of consumption had an ~18% lower risk compared to nondrinkers.”

“For a product-selection companion to these exposure-reduction strategies, read Dr. Patrick's analysis of how reliably “clean” labels describe finished personal-care and cleaning products. A nontargeted laboratory study found far more compounds than labels disclosed, but it did not measure absorbed dose or show that the tested products caused disease.”

“The National Institute of Health (NIH) has been cutting funding on nutrition research leaving many questions in nutrition research unanswered. In the absence of NIH funding, industry has funded more research. Dr. Krauss believes that the future of research funding should come from philanthropic sources that eliminates any risk of conflicts of interest.”

“Many testosterone boosting agents are on the market, but Dr. Phillips states they are ineffective, and it's better to focus on resistance exercise. In this clip, Dr. Stuart Phillips outlines steroid biochemistry and why he thinks testosterone boosters don't work.”

“Adequate, quality sleep is essential for the body's recovery and repair, promoting optimal physical and mental health. Getting a good night's sleep can be challenging, especially in our modern world, but we can take steps to overcome those challenges. In this Aliquot, we present a mashup of our best resources on sleep, featuring insights from Dr. Matthew Walker, Dr. Satchin Panda, and me.”

“The vitamin and mineral content of breastmilk varies according to a mother's diet and tissue stores, but some nutrients are low in breastmilk regardless of maternal status. Vitamin K, in particular, is crucial for blood clotting and must be provided to newborns to prevent hemorrhaging. In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick describes the importance of vitamin K for newborn infants.”

“In this clip, Bruce Ames describes how folate is critical for the transferring of single-carbon groups between molecules. A deficiency in folate leads to errors in production of nucleic acids and can lead to double-stranded breaks in DNA.”