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“Dietary fiber is a broad term that refers to the non-digestible components of fruits and vegetables. Gut microbes break down certain types of fiber, releasing micronutrients trapped in the fiber matrix and producing beneficial metabolic byproducts, such as short-chain fatty acids.”

“Periods of fasting have a powerful anti-inflammatory effect. In this clip, Dr. Charles Raison describes strategies that have evolved to offset the risks associated with eating, such as inflammation and the antibiotic effects of hyperthermia.”

“Switching between challenge and rest is critical for the body to reap the benefits of mild stress such as fasting. In this clip, Dr. Mark Mattson describes the importance of incorporating rest, recovery, and refeeding into one's routine.”

“In addition, exercise preferentially causes the brain to take up lactate. Dr. Attia discusses some interesting research from several decades ago that uncovered the shifts in metabolism that occur in the human body and brain upon extreme fasting.”

“In contrast, a five-week trial in 181 people with diabetic polyneuropathy found that oral alpha-lipoic acid improved symptom scores, with more nausea, vomiting, and vertigo at higher doses. PQQ has a much smaller human evidence base.”

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

Dr. Rhonda Patrick explores taurine's longevity role, cocoa flavanols, training adaptations, and oral hyaluronic acid in a Q&A.

“While ketogenic diets may not be optimal for adding muscle mass, they may be suitable for preserving muscle mass and improving other metabolic parameters, particularly during weight loss and fasting.”

“Cholesterol-lowering drugs can act at several points in the body's handling of lipoproteins. Dr. Rhonda Patrick compares PCSK9 inhibitors, bempedoic acid, and ezetimibe, focusing on how they reduce circulating LDL and apoB-containing particles.”

“A systematic review and meta-analysis found no evidence that one time of day produces universally better improvements in health or performance, although gains can be larger when the time of training matches the time of testing.”