Q&A with Dr. Rhonda Patrick #69 (4/5/25)
Update: 2025-05-06
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This Q&A was originally recorded live as a crowdcast on April 5th, 2025. Some of the top-voted questions were selected, but I also answered questions that I thought people would like to hear about. I continue to offer these on a monthly basis, so I hope that, after listening, you will head to the Member Dashboard on my website to find out when the next Q&A is happening, sign-up, and submit your questions!
(00:00 ) - Beginning of Q&A
(01:08 ) - Q: Is sauna a workout or a recovery tool?
(01:28 ) - Q: What are the benefits and risks of low-dose lithium supplementation?
(14:00 ) - Q: What wearables does Rhonda use and why?
(16:31 ) - Q: Are there reliable biomarkers to track lithium's brain effects?
(17:22 ) - Q: What is the best source of high-quality sulforaphane?
(18:00 ) - Q: How reliable is sleep tracker data?
(20:44 ) - Q: Does high homocysteine damage the heart and brain?
(31:38 ) - Q: What are the best ways to lower high homocysteine?
(36:41 ) - Q: Can creatine help with high homocysteine?
(38:58 ) - Q: What is the safest way to get DNA analysis done?
(39:59 ) - Q: Does high folic acid intake increase cancer risk?
(42:08 ) - Q: Is homocysteine included in routine blood work?
(42:58 ) - Q: Does aluminum exposure raise cancer or neurodegeneration risk?
(53:46 ) - Q: Do you have a deodorant recommendation?
(55:25 ) - Q: What are the benefits and risks of beta-alanine?
(01:06:12 ) - Q: How does folic acid compare to folate in relation to cancer risk?
(01:08:56 ) - Q: What lifestyle factors can reduce APOE4-related disease risk?
(01:12:11 ) - Q: Do antioxidants blunt the benefits of exercise?
(01:16:04 ) - Q: What are the benefits and risks of alpha-lipoic acid?
(01:16:48 ) - Q: Should you avoid combining alpha-lipoic acid with berberine?
(01:18:08 ) - Q: Why does dairy consumption impede polyphenol absorption?
(01:19:06 ) - Q: Do tocotrienols blunt exercise gains like tocopherols do?
(01:20:04 ) - Q: Can pre-workout caffeine lower blood pressure?
(01:21:12 ) - Q: Does glutathione supplementation reduce your own production?
(01:23:28 ) - Q: How can macular degeneration be prevented?
(01:24:40 ) - Q: Do CBS SNPs impair tolerance to sulfur-based supplements?
We have a variety of in-depth articles covering some of the topics mentioned in this Q&A, including, sulforaphane, vitamin C, polyphenols, sauna, creatine, creatine and cardioprotection, omega-3 fatty acid, and sleep regularity.
Related episodes, aliquots, and clips -
Related episodes, aliquots, and clips -
- Q&A #41 with Dr. Rhonda Patrick (11/12/2022)
- Q&A #56 with Dr. Rhonda Patrick (2/10/24)
- Aliquot #110: Why I don’t mix bananas and polyphenols — and other smoothie tips
- Aliquot #123: Diet & Lifestyle Strategies for Optimizing Eye Health
- The Optimal Creatine Protocol for Strength, Brain, and Longevity | Darren Candow, PhD (full episode)
- Dr. Andy Galpin Shares the Full Nutrition & Supplement Protocol He Gives Pro Athletes (full episode)
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