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“Disturbances in these rhythms may increase susceptibility to metabolic disorders, such as diabetes and obesity. Findings from a new study indicate that diurnal circadian variations in brown adipose tissue activity may contribute to metabolic disorders.”

“In a new study, researchers tested how one traditional Finnish sauna session affected the immune system. The study included 51 middle-aged adults in Finland who had at least one cardiovascular risk factor (e.g., high blood pressure or diabetes) but no known cardiovascular disease.”

“A 2018 study found that lower fitness carried a greater risk for premature death than cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and smoking. Low fitness (average VO2 max of 21.4 ml/kg/min): 95 to 404 percent greater risk than higher fitness levels.”

“Females are more likely to gain and retain fat mass than males; however, pre-menopausal females tend to have lower rates of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease due to the protective effects of estrogen.”

“First, the patients who received vitamin D had more pre-existing conditions (obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes) than the patients who received the placebo at baseline, so one would expect these patients to have worse outcomes, regardless of supplementation.”

“Continuous glucose monitors – CGMs, for short – are wearable devices that measure blood glucose levels through a tiny sensor placed under the skin. The CGM communicates with your smartphone and provides nearly real-time information about your blood glucose levels.”

“Advanced glycation end-products, or AGEs for short, are created when the sugars, amino acids, and fats in food encounter heat. AGEs also form in the body during normal glucose metabolism. However, if high levels of AGEs accumulate in the tissues and blood, they can become pathogenic.”

“Poor sleep reduces the body's insulin sensitivity and changes a person's appetite, increasing the preference for high carbohydrate foods like pizza, pasta, and sweets. Lack of sleep also alters the gut microbiota and impairs immunity, putting us at risk for developing acute illnesses like colds and flu.”

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

“There is so much to say when we talk about the NRF2 pathway and isothiocyanates like sulforaphane that we had to pack it into 47 minutes and break it into a few key sections. Key sections: For a more in-depth breakdown click the timeline link at the top of this page!”