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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 to find a high-quality omega-3 supplement? See iFOS spreadsheet. 1
Monitoring heart rate with wrist vs. chest devices
Q: Does sulforaphane break down dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and prevent male balding? 1
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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