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“The study was done in mice and focused on providing the essential micronutrients (B6, B12, folate, and methionine) which must be obtained through diet. Early-life stress was shown to reduce the levels of these micronutrients and this led to lasting negative effects on learning and memory in adulthood.”

“Dr. Patrick’s personal dose and preferred form are examples, not universal recommendations. This clip is excerpted, with permission, from Increasing Healthspan: From Micronutrients to Hormetic Stressors. Thank you to the Institute for Functional Medicine for allowing us to share it.”

“Her final checklist is: verify meaningful EPA and DHA amounts, preferred form and meal instructions, acceptable oxidation, low mercury and PCB results, and a current batch-specific report. This clip is excerpted, with permission, from Increasing Healthspan: From Micronutrients to Hormetic Stressors.”

“The clip also raises questions about micronutrient status. A systematic review found a slight association between vitamin D status and total testosterone, with substantial heterogeneity, and concluded that both may reflect overall health status.”

“Her statement that exercise is the best current “longevity drug” is explicitly her opinion, grounded in broad multisystem benefits rather than a literal drug comparison. This clip is excerpted, with permission, from Increasing Healthspan: From Micronutrients to Hormetic Stressors.”

“This highlights the role of adequate nutrition throughout the lifespan and supports the "micronutrient triage theory" – the idea that the body prioritizes the utilization of micronutrients for metabolic pathways needed for survival and reproduction over those used for long-term health.”

“A large series of systematic reviews and meta-analyses found dose-response associations between dietary fiber and lower cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, colorectal cancer, and mortality, with randomized trials also supporting favorable effects on weight, cholesterol, and blood pressure.”

“Dr. Rhonda Patrick highlights lutein and zeaxanthin from green vegetables, while Dr. Horvath emphasizes that vegetables contain a wider mixture of carotenoids, fiber, micronutrients, and phytochemicals.”