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Dr. Rhonda Patrick explores cheese's health impact, ergothioneine's longevity properties, sleep and joint supplements, and red light therapy in her latest Q&A.

“In a four-month randomized trial of 88 overweight, untrained middle-aged adults, daily doses of 500 or 1,000 milligrams improved some muscle and mitochondrial measures, while the primary outcome of peak power did not significantly improve.”

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

“Investigators translated selected score differences into approximately two years of age-related change in global cognition and 4.8 years for episodic memory. These model-based comparisons help convey the size of the test-score differences.”

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

“The parent trial did not significantly improve its six primary outcomes, which included blood pressure, lower-extremity function, cognition, fractures, and infections. The practical use of omega-3, vitamin D, and strength training should account for baseline nutrient status, medicines, cardiovascular health, balance, and exercise capacity.”

“Fiber plays a pivotal role in fueling good bacteria in the gut, which produce compounds that keep the immune system in check and prevent autoimmune responses. Research suggests that maintaining a protective mucin layer in the gut helps restrict the release of endotoxin from intestinal bacteria, a major source of inflammation.”

“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.”

“The heart becomes smaller and less compliant with sedentary aging, which can limit how effectively it fills during exercise. In this clip from Dr. Rhonda Patrick's appearance on PBD Podcast, she describes a two-year randomized trial in healthy but sedentary adults ages 45 to 64.”

“A separate eight-week pilot gave 20 grams per day to 20 people with Alzheimer's disease, increased measured brain creatine by 11%, and observed improvements on several cognitive tests. This clip is excerpted, with permission, from Dr. Rhonda Patrick's appearance on The Peter Attia Drive.”