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“Your skin is a crucial barrier to the outside world – the first line of defense against environmental exposures, and the primary means by which the body retains fluids necessary for survival. Consequently, maintaining a healthy skin barrier is important for your overall health. In this Aliquot, Dr. Patrick describes some things you can do to protect your skin.”

“In a randomized trial, a one-week social-media break improved well-being and reduced self-reported depression and anxiety compared with usual use, although the study did not establish one universal limit for every platform or person.”

“Consensus evidence supports ApoB as a causal risk factor, but Dr. Attia’s proposed 10–30 mg/dL physiological range and treatment targets are attributed opinions, not universal guideline targets. Diet can change ApoB through several pathways.”

“Consuming sufficient protein is essential for muscle growth and maintenance. Emphasis on specific amino acids within protein, particularly the branched-chain amino acids, probably isn't necessary unless you're an elite athlete or an older adult.”

“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.”

“Several months have passed since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Yet how long the virus resides in the human body and how the disease progresses remain unknown.”

“These changes drive processes that improve cellular respiration, reduce inflammation, enhance memory, and provide protection from cancer – critical aspects in slowing the effects of aging and promoting longevity. Part II of this three-part Aliquot features Dr. Dominic D'Agostino, an expert in ketosis; Dr. Eric Verdin, an expert in aging; and Dr. Valter Longo, an expert in gerontology.”

“That first bite of food that we take after an overnight fast signals the body's circadian clocks to begin their day. But what about other things we might put in our mouth, such as toothpaste? As long as we don't swallow, the use of toothpaste should raise no concerns. In this clip, Dr. Satchin Panda quells concerns that toothpaste might start the circadian clock.”

“Sulforaphane is a type of isothiocyanate compound. Isothiocyanates are derived from a wide variety of cruciferous vegetables and moringa, a tropical plant. Very few of these plants contain glucoraphanin, however, the necessary precursor to sulforaphane.”

“The benefits of HIIT include improvements in muscle tissue oxidative capacity, enhanced insulin response, improvements in heart function, and increased lactate – an important source of fuel for the heart, brain, and muscles.”