Q&A #47 with Dr. Rhonda Patrick (5/6/23)

Posted on May 6th 2023 (almost 2 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: Can you suggest ways to improve deep sleep? 1, 2

  • Q: How can we impact sleep duration? 1

  • Q: What factors affect slow-wave deep sleep? 1, 2, 3

  • Q: What are some lesser known determinants of sleep quality? 1

  • Q: Does melatonin supplementation decrease deep sleep? 1

  • Q: Is sauna before bed helpful for sleep?

  • Q: Does white noise aid sleep? 1

  • Q: How accurate is genetic testing? 1, 2

  • Q: What are your thoughts on berberine, considering its promising cholesterol-reducing effects? 1, 2,

  • Q: Should berberine be skipped on workout days? 1

  • Q: Can supplements be taken together, or is it better to space them out throughout the day? 1 , 2, 3

  • Q: Do microwave-safe plastic food packages exert any toxic effects?

  • Q: Is there evidence that infrared saunas reduce Alzheimer's risk?

  • Q: Can exercise in the heat, such as hot yoga, yield all the benefits of exercise and sauna? 1

  • Q: Are omega-3 fatty acids from algal sources better than those from fish?

  • Q: What are your thoughts on liquid biopsies for cancer detection, for example Galleri?

  • Q: Do post-prandial blood sugar spikes contribute to the formation of advanced glycation endproducts? 1

  • Q: How can a person with long COVID handle doctor-recommended limitations on exercise?

  • Q: Which brand of non-toxic nail polish does Rhonda use?

  • Q: Are the pregnancy resources combined in an aliquot?

  • Q: Any thoughts on the secondary analysis of the REDUCE-IT trial? 1, 2

  • Q: Can you share some of your parenting approaches?

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