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“Dr. Patrick's practical takeaway is to favor a well-formulated, non-aerosol mineral sunscreen, especially zinc oxide, while avoiding inhalation and recognizing that mineral and chemical filters have different evidence and uncertainties.”

“Retinol and salicylic acid are occasional additions, and she has no affiliation with the company. A randomized vehicle-controlled trial found that 0.4% retinol lotion improved fine wrinkling after 24 weeks and increased markers associated with dermal support.”

“As we age, our hair changes: It often turns gray and becomes finer, and it might even fall out—permanently. There are seemingly millions of hair care products available, and many of them contain chemicals that may harm our hair or, even worse, harm our health. In this Aliquot, I explore the various ways to prevent hair loss and promote healthy hair.”

“Your skin is a crucial barrier to the outside world – the first line of defense against environmental exposures, and the primary means by which the body retains fluids necessary for survival. Consequently, maintaining a healthy skin barrier is important for your overall health. In this Aliquot, Dr. Patrick describes some things you can do to protect your skin.”

“Topics include hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia, pain reduction in rheumatoid arthritis with notable results but occasional study design concerns and conflicts of interest, muscle endurance, post-exercise muscle recovery, wound healing, and skin wrinkling.”

“A four-week pilot study in people with type 2 diabetes reported improved insulin-stimulated glucose disposal after oral alpha-lipoic acid, while a three-week randomized trial found that intravenous 600 milligrams per day reduced diabetic neuropathy symptoms.”

“In a six-month trial of adults with peripheral artery disease, a flavanol-rich cocoa beverage improved six-minute walking distance measured 2.5 hours after dosing. In older adults with mild cognitive impairment, higher-flavanol cocoa improved selected verbal-fluency and executive-function tests over eight weeks.”

“Dr. van Loon sees useful research questions in skin, joints, and recovery after orthopedic surgery, but he keeps those possibilities separate from established muscle-building effects.”

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

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