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“Parents and care providers of children and adults with autism often report that fever temporarily ameliorates the altered behavioral patterns of their charges. Emerging scientific data corroborates these reports, suggesting that triggering the body's fever response might offer promise as a therapeutic strategy for people with autism.”

“The finding adds to evidence that adequate micronutrient intake may support cognitive resilience with age. Dr. Patrick also discusses vitamin D, omega-3s, ubiquinol, and sulforaphane in the context of her father's Parkinson's disease, medication use, and her mother's experience.”

“In this clip from Dr. Rhonda Patrick's appearance on TRIGGERnometry, she outlines practical ways to reduce contact with microplastics and plastic-associated chemicals. Drinking water and indoor air are two exposure routes that people can address directly.”

“This clip originates from an interview recorded on the Kevin Rose Show, which you can click here to download the full version of. Sauna use has emerged as a means to increase lifespan and improve overall health, including cardiac health.”

“Artificially modulating those rhythms through modification of light exposure can normalize circadian rhythms and improve cognitive performance in older adults and oxygen saturation and weight gain in infants.”

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

“Exercise is essential in preventing age-related physical and mental decline. Sarcopenia, the loss of skeletal muscle tissue with age, is one of the most important causes of functional decline and loss of independence in older adults.”

“The use of alternate fuel sources allows glucose to be spared for the metabolic pathways that require it. In this clip, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino discusses the metabolic flexibility of the brain to use various substrates, including ketones, for energy.”

“The effects of heat exposure are broad and include improved immunity, better cardiovascular health, improved mood, and extended healthspan, the number of years we live in good health. Rhonda shares her personal sauna bathing routine and briefly describes special considerations for children and other special groups.”

“During illness or infection, the body's immune system launches a pro-inflammatory cascade of events that triggers the need for sleep. These events are recapitulated in both exercise and sauna, providing a potential explanation for the sleep-inducing effects of the two activities.”