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“Since then, countless studies have tested Pauling's theories about vitamin C, colds, and cancer (and many others), and a substantial body of evidence has emerged, identifying critical roles for vitamin C in immune function, cardiovascular and respiratory health, cognitive development and preservation, and many other aspects of human health.”

“In Dr. Raison’s randomized, double-blind study published in JAMA in 2016, it was shown that a single session of whole-body hyperthermia (core body temperature was elevated to 38.5 C) produced a significant antidepressant effect in people with major depressive disorder compared to those who received a sham control.”

“Clinical practices do not distinguish between different types of LDL cholesterol because they do not use the ion mobility test. The test is becoming more prevalent in clinical practices as it becomes more standardized and the cost decreases. In this clip, Dr. Krauss talks about the necessity of the ion mobility test before starting statin therapy and the growing popularity of the test.”

“Cholesterol is vital to human health, but an oversimplified view of cholesterol — that high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is good, and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is bad — has led to a gross misunderstanding of the nuances that define the differences in cholesterol-containing lipoproteins.”

“He hypothesizes that stress makes one more prone to suffer an injury and thus the immune system gets stimulated during times of stress. In this clip, Dr. Charles Raison describes how the body has evolved to employ some of the same physiological mechanisms in depression and physical illnesses.”

“Dr. Mattson contends that unstressed cells become complacent, making them more vulnerable to the stressors that cause disease, including oxidative stress and inflammation. In modern times, fasting and exercise are behaviors that mildly stress cells.”

“Scientists have also identified interesting links between depression and obesity – likely mediated by elevated inflammation, since fat cells produce a wide array of inflammatory factors. In this Aliquot segment, psychiatrist Dr. Charles Raison describes the links between inflammation and depression.”

“These days he tries not to overcomplicate his diet, choosing to eat whole plant-based foods as close to their natural state as possible. He measures blood biomarkers and takes supplements as needed, particularly for vitamin B12.”

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