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“Clinical biomarkers can sometimes provide an estimate of a person's age, but these markers are can be unreliable. In this clip, Dr. Steve Horvath explains the differences between chronological age and biological age.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick examines grounding claims and explains why stronger trials and objective biomarkers are needed to assess inflammation effects.

“It is also noteworthy that other studies show different results. For example, a recent meta-analysis of 24 randomized controlled trials suggests that eating red meat daily did not influence cardiovascular disease risk biomarkers.”

“The high-calorie diet didn't lead to weight gain or changes in body composition, reductions in insulin sensitivity, or even changes to inflammatory biomarkers like CRP and IL-6. However, over the course of just 5 days, liver fat increased by 63%.”

“These diets are high in fat and low in carbohydrates and can be tracked using an objective biomarker – ketones. Ketones measurable in the blood, urine or breath signal whether a person is in ketosis and metabolizing fats instead of glucose.”

“The objective biomarker strengthens exposure measurement, while the observational design also reflects the medical reasons, timing, and frequency of use. Family-controlled research provides another view.”

“New diagnostic tools, such as blood and cerebrospinal biomarkers and sensitive MRI techniques, can detect vascular problems in cognitively normal individuals, allowing for earlier intervention and treatment.”

“People who experience toxic stress often develop a profile of perseverative cognition – a prolonged response to stress that manifests as worrying or rumination and is characterized by accelerated biomarkers of aging, shortened telomeres, and inflammation.”

“In this episode, Rhonda gives a summary of the science of resveratrol including its effects in animals and humans, the mechanisms behind how it works, and the bottom line on resveratrol supplementation and safety. A few key moments... For a more in-depth timeline, as well as references for this episode, click the timeline tab. Learn more about resveratrol on our overview page”