Q&A #34 with Dr. Rhonda Patrick (4/2/2022)

Posted on April 2nd 2022 (almost 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: 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?

  • Q: How detrimental are high apolipoprotein a (LPa) levels? 1, 2

  • 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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