Q&A #66 with Dr. Rhonda Patrick (1/4/25)

Posted on January 4th 2025 (2 months)
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Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses GLP-1 agonists, alpha-lipoic acid, ubiquinone vs. ubiquinol, calcium needs, and liquid biopsy cancer screening.

  • Beginning of Q&A

  • Q: What health benefits do GLP-1 agonists offer beyond managing diabetes?

  • Weight loss 1,2,3

  • Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis 1,2

  • Cardiovascular disease 1,2

  • Neurodegenerative disease 1,2,3

  • Substance use disorders 1

  • Cancer 1

  • Adverse events 1,2,3

  • Q: What are the benefits and risks of alpha-lipoic acid? 1

  • Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) 1

  • Blood sugar regulation 1,2,3

  • Blood lipids 1

  • Inflammation 1

  • Safety 1

  • Q: What dose of alpha-lipoic acid does Rhonda use, and when?

  • Q: How does alpha-lipoic acid compare to benfotiamine against AGEs?

  • Q: Why did you stop taking berberine?

  • Q: Which form of CoQ10 is better, ubiquinone or ubiquinol? 1,2,3

  • Q: How much ubiquinol should be taken daily?

  • Q: Can PectaSol help reduce forever chemicals or microplastics? 1,2

  • Q: Should calcium intake be calculated based on absorption, or does the RDI account for that? 1,2,3

  • Q: Is calcium supplementation harmful? 1,2,3

  • Q: Is the calcium in fortified almond milk considered food-based?

  • Q: Can combining fortified milk and calcium supplements cause a calcium spike? 1

  • Q: Is the Galleri liquid biopsy cancer test accurate, or are there better options? 1,2,3

  • Q: How are SPMs different from omega-3s in managing inflammation and health? 1

  • Q: How long should you wait to eat berries after consuming dairy? 1

  • Q: What are the top stainless steel water bottle brands and countertop filtration pitchers?

  • Q: What role do microplastics play in dental care, and are there safe alternatives to plastic toothbrushes and floss? 1

  • Q: What changes or updates would you suggest for a pregnancy diet? 1

  • Q: Does Dr. Kara Fitzgerald's Younger You diet truly reduce biological age? 1

  • Q: Are there any safety concerns with nano-hydroxyapatite in toothpaste? 1

  • Q: What's the difference between a dry sauna and a steam sauna, and which does Rhonda prefer? 1

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