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“Yet, despite this indication and the evidence that omega-3 is broadly and potentially powerfully cardioprotective, Dr. Bill Harris no longer believes triglyceride reduction is central to the benefits of high omega-3 intake.”

“Preventing dementia requires a lifelong and multipronged approach that involves keeping inflammation (and its aging effects) at bay and making healthy lifestyle choices, such as exercising and consuming omega-3 fatty acids.”

“In a double-blind randomized trial of 191 adults with borderline-high cholesterol, 3 grams per day of high-molecular-weight oat beta-glucan—taken as 1 gram three times daily for four weeks—reduced LDL cholesterol by about 6% and estimated 10-year Framingham cardiovascular disease risk by about 8% compared with a rice-powder control.”

“Studies of centenarians suggest that lower levels of inflammation are associated with longevity. Different types of fiber provide fuel to diverse species of bacteria in the gut, which then synthesize byproducts that regulate the inflammatory process.”

“Emerging research suggests that caloric restriction mimetics, when used in conjunction with chemotherapy, enhance the anti-cancer immune response that makes chemotherapy have lasting effects.”

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

“A May 2025 Nature paper showed taurine uptake may fuel aggressive myeloid leukemias in laboratory and mouse models, illustrating how nutrients beneficial to healthy tissues may also feed certain cancers.”

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

“To keep magnesium levels up, especially if you're active and losing a lot of magnesium through sweating, adding more magnesium-rich foods to your meals or opting for supplements like magnesium glycinate or citrate can make a big difference in maintaining your cell health and overall well-being.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick explores blood tests to track health, statin alternatives, mitochondrial supplements, and vitamin B12 and autism risk in her latest Q&A.