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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: Is there any evidence folate supplements increase cancer risk?
Q: Would you stop taking a multivitamin if you are diagnosed with cancer?
Q: Rhonda's thoughts on the health benefits of dark chocolate - Do they outweighed by the saturated fat content? 1
More about saturated fats in chocolate 1
Q: Is it safe to consume 30 g of dark chocolate while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Q: Is cadmium exposure from chocolate a problem? 1
Q: What lab tests can confirm perimenopause?
Rhonda's current diet
Q: Where to get LPa levels measured?
Q: How Rhonda's ketogenic diet is going?
Q: What do LPa test results mean?
ASCVD calculator (determining your cardiovascular disease risk) 1
Q: Should people who have had their gallbladder removed take bile salts with fatty meals?
Q: What are Rhonda's thoughts on the shocking meta-analysis on statins in JAMA? 1
Q: What lifestyle factors reduce stroke risk?
Q: Is celery some sort of magic bullet that we should be eating lots of?
Q: Is organic parsley safer than organic celery
Q: Does Stevia affect hormones and the gut microbiome?
Q: Do you have temperature and duration recommendations for saunas and hot baths?
Q: Spices are a rich source of polyphenols but also heavy metals. Is there a way to strike a balance?
Q: Why does Rhonda take CocoaVia? What are the benefits? Recommended types?
Q: What's Rhonda's take on the widespread adoption of NMN?
Q: What to consider when selecting coffee beans? Are mycotoxins a concern?
Coffee bean recommendations
Q: What are the sources and benefits of spermidine?
Q: What do you think about urolithin A supplements?
Rapid fire questions
Q: Is it okay to drink sparkling water during an extended fast?
Q: What kind of olive powder do you consume?
Q: Why don't you supplement with N-acetylcysteine?
Q: How can I use time-restricted eating without losing muscle mass?
Q: Do you recommend microbiome testing?
Q: Is there any evidence that taking apigenin and quercetin improves longevity?
Q: What are your thoughts on vitamin K2, MK4 vs MK7?
Q: How much does having an APOE4 allele affect Alzheimer's disease risk?
Q: What's the deal with processed meats and nitrites? Is celery powder a safe source of nitrates?
Q: What are your recommendations for preconception parental health?
Q: Do sauna blankets get hot enough to provide health benefits?
Q: Is aluminum oxide from Berkey fluoride filters a risk?
Q: Are there promising therapies for long COVID?
Q: What are your habits with eating out at restaurants?
Q: Do you have recommendations for having a healthy pregnancy over 40?
Q: Why is caffeine detrimental during pregnancy?
Q: Do you give children probiotic supplements?
Q: What are good sources of polyunsaturated fats?
Q: How many servings of fermented foods do you eat daily?
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Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses her supplement stack, avoiding microplastics, creatine for brain health, and mRNA vaccine autoimmunity risks.
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Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses xylitol safety, strategies to reduce hemoglobin A1C, klotho and dementia risk, and the timing of hormone replacement therapy.