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“Dr. Longo has made huge contributions to the field of aging, including the role of fasting and diet in longevity and healthspan in humans as well as metabolic fasting therapies for the treatment of human diseases.”

“Specific topics include autophagy, the process of recycling dysfunctional cells that is induced by fasting and fasting-mimicking drugs such as resveratrol and spermidine. Rhonda discusses the effects of fasting on Parkinson's disease and which groups of people should not fast.”

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

“Although alcohol may help us feel calm and ready to sleep, it has surprising effects on REM sleep and maybe our waking behaviors too. In this Aliquot, Dr. Matthew Walker, Tim Ferriss, and I discuss some of the risks and surprising effects of alcohol on human health and behavior.”

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

“I am simply saying you would be even more healthy if you also included fiber...if you also included fruits and vegetables.” - Layne Norton, Ph.D. The Carnivore Diet Eating an all meat or all animal product diet—commonly referred to as the carnivore diet—has been hailed by many as the only diet that’s provided a cure for their autoimmune disease or other health issues.”

“Rather, they fall on a spectrum, ranging from a five-to-one ratio of fats to protein and carbs (typically used in clinical settings) to a more liberalized one-to-one ratio, a type of low glycemic index therapy (commonly referred to as "modified Atkins") that might meet the needs of most healthy people.”

“Supplementing with oral DHEA (usually 25–50 mg per day) can meaningfully boost testosterone levels, potentially improving symptoms like low energy, quality of life, and libido; however, limited evidence exists for improvements in menopausal symptoms, sexual function, cognition, or overall well being in normal women without adrenal insufficiency.”

“In the modern-day with no imposed fasting, these cycles of renewal may remain dormant. In this clip, Dr. Valter Longo discusses how cellular repair mechanisms may have evolved during times of fasting, but are latent in times of food abundance.”

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