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“Since the long-term consequences of metformin are unknown, a viable approach to depriving cancer cells of glucose, their preferred energy source, might be to limit dietary sugar intake. In this clip, Tim Ferriss and Dr. Rhonda Patrick discuss the anti-cancer properties of the diabetes drug metformin.”

“But each person will respond differently to the break, so paying attention to one's body and easing into it with small, easy-to-digest meals, are advisable. In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick provides advice on how to break a fast.”

“In two independent studies, sulforaphane showed promising outcomes, with children and adolescents exhibiting marked reductions in autistic behavior. In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick describes advances in sulforaphane research that are particularly relevant to the brain.”

“These proteins protect cellular components from normal byproducts of metabolism and prevent aggregation of damaged proteins. In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick describes the role that heat shock proteins play in reducing the risk of disease.”

“Other research indicates that metformin inhibits the exercise-induced improvements in mitochondrial respiration and limits gains in lean body mass. In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick describes the many open questions that remain regarding the interaction between metformin and exercise at the molecular level.”

“ADE is a concern for many scientists studying the SARS-CoV-2 virus. In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses how the quantity and quality of antibodies against a virus might lead to negative outcomes.”

“Access to saunas is limited now due to quarantines, but some evidence suggests that hot baths may elicit similar effects to those of sauna use. In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses the research of how sauna-use reduces the risk of respiratory infections with implications for COVID-19.”

“However, plasma and red blood cell magnesium levels increased minimally or not at all, with much being excreted in the urine. In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick explains that while magnesium L-threonate has yielded promising results in animal studies, this has yet to be translated to humans.”

“All vaccines used in the United States contain two extra amino acids that lock the spike protein into the prefusion conformation, such that it cannot fuse with the cell membrane. In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick describes what distinguishes viral spike proteins from vaccine-related spike proteins.”

“Eating prior to participating in shorter training periods, however, blunts the beneficial effects associated with training in the fasted state, especially those associated with enhanced mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation. In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses the circumstances under which eating prior to exercise is beneficial versus detrimental.”