Q&A with Dr. Rhonda Patrick #73 (8/16/25)
Update: 2025-09-04
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This Q&A was originally recorded live as a crowdcast on August 16th, 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's dashboard on my website to find out when the next Q&A is happening, sign-up, and submit your questions!
(00:21 ) - Q: Does creatine increase creatinine levels?
(00:21 ) - Q: Does creatine increase creatinine levels?
(02:12 ) - Q: Is HRT still beneficial 10 years after menopause?
(04:04 ) - Q: For heart risk, what matters more LDL-C, small dense LDL-P, or total LDL-P?
(08:03 ) - Q: When should you take ketones and measure levels?Â
(11:34 ) - Q: Which is more important in choosing coffee, polyphenols or mold testing?
(12:42 ) - Q: Creatine HCl vs monohydrate — which is better?
(13:03 ) - Q: Why did you stop taking Magnesi-Om?
(13:27 ) - Q: Is it necessary to take vitamin K2 with vitamin D3?
(20:40 ) - Q: What is the optimal daily amount of broccoli sprouts?
(21:52 ) - Q: Is vigorous exercise better than moderate?
(23:14 ) - Q: Any updates on the red light therapy mask you used?
(24:29 ) - Q: Which countertop water filter do you recommend?
(24:58 ) - Q: Are retainers and night guards safe long term?
(27:30 ) - Q: What type of mattress do you use?
(28:00 ) - Q: Have you reduced your fish oil dose?
(28:42 ) - Q: Is there an optimal fish oil dose for APOE4 carriers?
(29:10 ) - Q: Is Vascepa good for heart health?
(29:53 ) - Q: How do you balance iron deficiency with overload risk?
(36:18 ) - Q: What are the benefits and risks of urolithin A?
(46:43 ) - Q: What if your sauna temperature is too low?
(47:50 ) - Q: What dose and brand of urolithin A do you use?
(49:02 ) - Q: How do you test mitochondrial function?
(50:05 ) - Q: Can restoring NAD+ slow aging?
(1:09:47 ) - Q: Can NAD+ IVs increase energy?
(1:11:22 ) - Q: What about nicotinic acid?
Worth checking out -
We have a variety of in-depth articles covering some of the topics mentioned in this Q&A, including, red light therapy (photobiomodulation), nicotinamide mononucleotide, nicotinamide riboside, NAD+, sirtuins, microplastics, magnesium, creatine, vitamin D, and exercise intensity.
Additionally, related aliquots, clips, and episodes include:Â
Additionally, related aliquots, clips, and episodes include:Â
- Q&A #43 with Dr. Rhonda Patrick (01/07/23)
- Q&A #61 with Dr. Rhonda Patrick (8/28/2024)
- Q&A #72 with Dr. Rhonda Patrick (7/19/25)
- Aliquot #126: The Science of Calcium for Bone Health and Beyond
- How To Use Coffee To Live Longer (Full Guide & Research)
- Dr. Ben Bikman: How To Reverse Insulin Resistance Through Diet, Exercise, & Sleep (full episode)
- The Optimal Creatine Protocol for Strength, Brain, and Longevity | Darren Candow, PhD (full episode)
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