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“The mast cells release pro­inflammatory cytokines and proteases that damage the gut, leading to intestinal permeability, a condition otherwise known as “leaky gut.” This leakiness allows bacteria and bacterial antigens to cross the gut’s inner layer, the epithelium, and activate even more immune cells, leading to more inflammation – a key driver in the aging process.”

“The fact that poor sleep is linked with the aggregation of amyloid-beta plaques in the brain and Alzheimer's disease is not surprising. Although some strategies for improving the quality of sleep among people with Alzheimer's have been identified, this might be too late to turn the tide of cognitive decline.”

“Another randomized study found better long-term picture-location memory when exercise occurred four hours after learning, showing that timing can shape the result. Dr. Patrick also discusses serotonin and hippocampal neurogenesis as a possible biological link.”

“In this clip from Dr. Rhonda Patrick's appearance on Huberman Lab, she explains the evidence behind several supplements in her routine. In the COSMOS trial program, a standard daily multivitamin produced a small average benefit in global cognition and episodic memory among older adults over two to three years.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick explains how brief vigorous exercise can support acute cognition and how regular aerobic activity relates to mortality and brain health.

“Many harmful behaviors, such as overeating or smoking, are rooted in reward-based processes. Consequently, people often engage in these behaviors in response to triggers, such as emotional or mental stressors, or external prompts, such as advertising and social pressures.”

“An often-overlooked area of human reproduction is the effect of a father's health on their offspring. A growing body of evidence suggests that paternal obesity, in particular, can have far-reaching effects across generations through epigenetic changes passed via sperm DNA.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick explains how milk, MCTs, and L-theanine may change coffee's polyphenol absorption, cognition, and side effects.

“Dr. Rhonda Patrick talks at SF Nerd Nite about transgenerational effects of caloric restriction on longevity, B-vitamins silencing bad genes, cognitive stimulation reversing neurodegenerative disease, exercise increases neurogenesis, and ways in which vitamin D might influence aging.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick explains how intermittent fasting shifts fuel use and discusses visceral fat, cognition, fasted exercise, and under-fueling.