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“Microplastics are tiny plastic fragments that contaminate our food, water, and air, making exposure nearly unavoidable. Even healthy choices—such as brushing our teeth or drinking plenty of water—bring us into contact with vast amounts of microplastics.”

“While animal-derived protein has the advantage of containing more amino acids that promote hypertrophy – particularly leucine – research suggests that plant-based proteins can be more viable for supporting muscle than previously thought.”

“In this clip, Drs. Patrick and Levine discuss the reliability of epigenetic age tests available to consumers. Do these tests provide accurate results, and how should we interpret them? Dr. Levine discusses the shortcomings of current epigenetic age testing for consumers and what measuring epigenetic age at one timepoint really means about true biological age.”

“Doubling the recommended amount, ensuring a daily intake of 1.6 to 1.8 grams per kilogram (0.7 to 0.8 grams per pound) of body weight, will pay the greatest dividends for promoting muscle protein synthesis for non-novices.”

“While infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus shares symptoms with the common cold and influenza such as sore throat, cough, and runny nose, there are critical differences in the severity and duration of COVID-19 illness.”

“Vinegar and berberine may modestly change glycemic measures, but the larger practical point is that substrate levels and signaling molecules must be interpreted together, with medication interactions and hypoglycemia risk considered.”

“In The Science of Protein, Dr. Rhonda Patrick uses roughly 1.2–1.6 g/kg/day as a practical framework, calculated from lean mass or an adjusted healthy goal weight when current body fat would create an unrealistic target.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick reviews the evidence for nattokinase, how oat beta-glucans may aid with PFAS excretion, and HRT for APOE4 carriers.

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

“Meditation, in its various forms, has powerful effects on the brain and body. In this second part of our two-part series on meditation, we'll discuss some of the different ways to engage in meditation as well as some of its parallel practices, such as running or communing with nature.”