Microplastics are ubiquitous in everyday life. This episode details how they impact our health and ways that we can limit our exposure. ... pollution Microplastics brain pregnancy bisphenol a environment neurodegeneration reproductive health PFAS

[toc position='left'] Introduction Light has profound and diverse effects on the human body, influencing sleep-wake cycles, circadian rhythmicity, mood, and immune function. In recent decades, scientists have begun exploiting the body's responses to light with photobiomodulation, a non-invasive, light-based therapeutic technique. Photobiomodulation employs specific wavelengths of light (measured in nanometers, nm) to stimulate biological processes within cells and tissues, triggering a cascade of physiological responses. A growing body of evidence suggests that photobiomodulation has potential... bone skin brain depression arthritis

Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session. ... rhonda brain cancer microbiome sleep omega-3 fasting circadian rhythm vaccine skin

In this clip, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino describes how breath acetone concentration is a non-invasive tool for measuring fat loss. ... ketogenic diet nutrition brain metabolism weight loss

[toc position='left'] Background [tweetbox text='"Because BHB is involved in such foundational cellular functions as gene regulation, increasing BHB concentrations may be protective against a wide range of diseases."' tweet='"Because BHB is involved in such foundational cellular functions as gene regulation, increasing BHB concentrations may be protective against a wide range of diseases." https://www.foundmyfitness.com/topics/beta-hydroxybutyrate'] Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) is an endogenous (i.e., produced by the body) ketone produced via the breakdown of fats during times of carbohydrate sc... butyrate exercise fasting aging ketosis

Beta-hydroxybutyrate reduces symptoms of gout. Gout is a painful, debilitating disease that affects more than 8 million people living in the United States. The condition arises when uric acid crystals form in and around the joints, causing inflammation, pain, and impaired mobility. Evidence from a 2017 study suggests that beta-hydroxybutyrate inhibits the activity of the NLRP3 inflammasome, reducing symptoms of gout. Beta-hydroxybutyrate is a type of ketone body. It forms in the liver via the breakdown of fatty acids and can be used to produce energy in the mitochondria. Beta-hydroxybutyrate ... nutrition diet ketosis inflammation arthritis nlrp3 ketogenic diet

In this clip, Dr. Michael Snyder describes how the human microbiome plays a key role in health, immunity, and nutrition. ... microbiome nutrition cholesterol blood sugar

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick describes the advantages and disadvantages of the various dietary and supplemental sources of sulforaphane. ... sulforaphane nutrition diet nrf2 supplements

Dr. Satchin Panda describes how time-restricted eating lessens the symptoms of acid reflux in people who practice time-restricted eating. ... circadian rhythm time-restricted eating

[toc position='left'] Bathing oneself in heat for the purposes of purification, cleansing, and healing is an ancient practice, dating back thousands of years and observed across many cultures. Variations of its use are seen today in the banyas of Russia, the sweat lodges of the American Indians, and, most famously, the saunas of Finland. Sauna use, sometimes referred to as "sauna bathing," is characterized by short-term passive exposure to extreme heat. This exposure elicits mild hyperthermia – an increase in the body's core temperature – that induces a thermoregulatory response involving neu... exercise inflammation sauna aging performance depression bisphenol a heat stress interesting alzheimer's