The speaker discusses the benefits of taking Malate, a short-chain fatty acid that prevents soreness caused by intense workouts, as well as magnesium bis-glycinate, which helps with sleeping and can have a neuroprotective effect. He also emphasizes the importance of understanding different sources of health information online.
Multiple studies have been conducted on the effectiveness of valerian root on improving sleep. While some have found no benefit, others had insufficient data to make a conclusion, leaving the true impact of this supplement unclear.
Despite skepticism from some researchers, others, including ape language researcher Penny Patterson, believe that apes can use language and that we just haven't figured out how to demonstrate it yet. Scientists in the field have had to jump through increasingly narrow hoops to prove their work is valid.
Recent studies show a rise in maternal, child, and adolescent mortality in the US while other countries' life expectancy rebounds in 2021. Despite these alarming trends, there has been little action to address them since the publication of the 2013 panel report on the same issue.
Dr. Poe discusses the importance of consistent sleep schedules and how specific patterns of brain activity during sleep can impact our ability to learn and remember information.
The use of technology can help improve and monitor various aspects of one's health such as sleep, energy, and hormone regulation.