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“These changes increase infection risk, weaken vaccine responses, and reduce early cancer surveillance. Yet immune aging is not fixed. Movement, sleep, stress regulation, temperature exposure, and nutrition shape immune cell balance and inflammatory activity over time.”

“Unique qualities of the marine omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA There are several omega-3 fatty acids, but the ones that have the greatest relevance for human health are the two identified in the Inuit's blood – EPA and DHA – as well as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is found in a wide variety of seeds, nuts, and their oils.”

“Microplastics are tiny plastic fragments that contaminate our food, water, and air, making exposure nearly unavoidable. Even healthy choices—such as brushing our teeth or drinking plenty of water—bring us into contact with vast amounts of microplastics.”

“Dr. Rhonda Patrick speaks with Ray Cronise, a former NASA material scientist and co-founder of zero gravity, a company that offers weightless parabolic flights to consumers and researchers.”

“By educating ourselves and making informed decisions—like implementing water filtration systems, choosing fresh foods over those packaged in plastic, selecting natural fiber clothing, and supporting our body’s detox pathways through nutrition and lifestyle practices—we can actively reduce our exposure to microplastics and their harmful chemicals.”

“In this first episode of the Aliquot podcast, Rhonda discusses topics such as her pre-pregnancy diet, exercise, and sleep; which supplements she included and avoided during pregnancy; the benefits of omega-3s and risk from mercury-containing fish; and nutrition for infants and toddlers that may positively influence brain development.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick explores blood tests to track health, statin alternatives, mitochondrial supplements, and vitamin B12 and autism risk in her latest Q&A.

Dr. Rhonda Patrick explores cheese's health impact, ergothioneine's longevity properties, sleep and joint supplements, and red light therapy in her latest Q&A.

“00:10:40 - Tim talks about how identifying micronutrient deficiencies, in particular, a selenium deficiency (in his case) had adversely affected his own testosterone production. 00:11:03 - What causes micronutrient inadequacies?”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick explores collagen peptides, high-dose niacin and vitamin B6, avoiding nano- and microplastics in her latest Q&A.