Q&A #33 with Dr. Rhonda Patrick (3/5/2022)

Posted on March 5th 2022 (about 3 years)
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Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.

  • Beginning of Q&A

  • Q: How often people should exercise in cardio zones 2 and 5 for health and longevity? 1, 2

  • Q: How to find a high-quality omega-3 supplement? See iFOS spreadsheet. 1

  • Q: What are the harms of having a high vitamin D level? 1, 2, 3, 4

  • Monitoring heart rate with wrist vs. chest devices

  • Q: Does sulforaphane break down dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and prevent male balding? 1

  • Q: Does resveratrol blunt exercise benefits, increase cholesterol, or damage the heart? 1, 2, 3

  • Q: What’s the optimal range for vitamin D levels? 1

  • Q: Are xylitol or sorbitol safe? 1

  • Q: Is sauna safe for those with a heart valve replacement or organ transplant? 1

  • Q: Does berberine inhibit the beneficial effects of exercise?

  • Q: What are the benefits of collagen peptide supplementation? Particularly type 1 and 3?

  • Q: Should oils be avoided in the diet? What about olive oil?

  • More thoughts on berberine

  • Rhonda's opinion on microwaves

  • Q: Do you have recommendations for labs to request and how to track data?

  • Q: Do infrared saunas increase melatonin production?

  • Q: Which supplements slow or prevent macular degeneration?

  • Q: Is a ketogenic diet safe for women?

  • Brand comparison for omega-3 index test

  • Q: Which supplements increase IGF-1?

  • Q: Are consumer tests for epigenetic age accurate?

  • Q: Is electromagnetic frequency (EMF) exposure dangerous?

  • Q: Do you have a recommended protocol for someone diagnosed with COVID?

  • Q: What are the benefits of taking vitamin C in liposomal or intravenous form?

  • Q: How can people prevent autoimmune diseases after a viral infection?

  • Q: Do you need to fast for 16 hours or more to get any benefit?

  • Q: How do melatonin and insulin levels change in the winter vs summer?

  • Q: How can someone measure their glycemic response after a meal without a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)?

  • Q: Does time spent in the sauna count as moderate-intensity exercise?

  • Q: Can hot tubs provide the same benefits as sauna?

  • Q: What lifestyle factors can reduce heart disease and Alzheimer’s risk for people with an APOE4 allele?

  • Q: What’s the best way to dose urolithin A?

  • Q: What type of sauna does Rhonda use?

  • Q: Are there risks to long-term use of mushroom extracts?

  • Q: What are the best lifestyle interventions for osteoarthritis?

  • Q: What is the relationship between appendix removal and Parkinson’s disease risk?

  • Q: Are vaccine boosters still important to prevent the omicron variant?

  • Q: Are probiotics stored at room temperature effective?

  • More thoughts on vaccination against the omicron variant

  • Q: Do vaccine boosters reduce the risk of long COVID?

  • Q: Do vaccines reduce omicron viral load?

  • Q: Are some people genetically immune to COVID?

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