Episode
967 A Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier, & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick
1:36:05
Published: Mon Jun 15 2020
Description
"Psychological stress has a pretty profound effect on the immune system."Lewis is joined by Dr. Rhonda Patrick, a biomedical science PhD, to discuss her research on nutrition, aging, and stress. They discuss the four must-eat foods for longevity, the "healthy" foods that are actually problematic, the dangers of the self-love movement, and more.-For more Dr. Rhonda Patrick: lewishowes.com/967-For Lewis' interview with yogi and mystic Sadhguru: lewishowes.com/965-And text 614-350-9360 to start a conversation with Lewis
Chapters
Dr. Rhonda Patrick talks about the benefits of consuming four specific foods on a daily basis to optimize health.
00:00 - 03:36 (03:36)
Summary
Dr. Rhonda Patrick talks about the benefits of consuming four specific foods on a daily basis to optimize health. She also discusses the potential negative impact of the self-love movement on long-term health.
Episode967 A Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier, & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Stress can depress immune function and cause inflammation, which can affect the immune system.
03:36 - 12:18 (08:42)
Summary
Stress can depress immune function and cause inflammation, which can affect the immune system. Studies have shown that early exposure to things like dirt and pet dander can protect against asthma and autoimmune diseases.
Episode967 A Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier, & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Eating a diverse array of fermentable fiber is crucial for regulating the gut microbiome, which affects overall health and body composition.
12:18 - 15:44 (03:26)
Summary
Eating a diverse array of fermentable fiber is crucial for regulating the gut microbiome, which affects overall health and body composition.
Episode967 A Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier, & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The consumption of dark leafy greens, salmon, and omega-three fatty acids daily is important for overall health and brain and cardiovascular health.
15:44 - 19:14 (03:30)
Summary
The consumption of dark leafy greens, salmon, and omega-three fatty acids daily is important for overall health and brain and cardiovascular health. This is supported by emerging evidence.
Episode967 A Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier, & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Dark leafy greens like kale contain a compound called sulfur quinolobal which feeds the gut microbiome while blueberries have high amounts of polyphenols that contribute to eye health.
19:14 - 27:04 (07:50)
Summary
Dark leafy greens like kale contain a compound called sulfur quinolobal which feeds the gut microbiome while blueberries have high amounts of polyphenols that contribute to eye health.
Episode967 A Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier, & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The health industry has a lot of information and research available, but it can be difficult to determine what is accurate and reliable.
27:04 - 32:06 (05:02)
Summary
The health industry has a lot of information and research available, but it can be difficult to determine what is accurate and reliable. With numerous sources offering conflicting information, it can be a challenge to make informed decisions about nutrition and supplements.
Episode967 A Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier, & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Studies suggest that vegetarians have lower all-cause and cancer-related mortality than meat-eaters due to their overall healthier diet, not just their avoidance of animal meat.
32:06 - 35:46 (03:40)
Summary
Studies suggest that vegetarians have lower all-cause and cancer-related mortality than meat-eaters due to their overall healthier diet, not just their avoidance of animal meat.
Episode967 A Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier, & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The protein IGF-1 that is present in meat allows damaged cells to overcome signals in our bodies that would usually detect and destroy cancerous cells, making meat eaters more susceptible to cancer.
35:46 - 41:19 (05:33)
Summary
The protein IGF-1 that is present in meat allows damaged cells to overcome signals in our bodies that would usually detect and destroy cancerous cells, making meat eaters more susceptible to cancer. Studies show that a low protein diet can help slow the growth of tumors in animal cancer models.
Episode967 A Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier, & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Despite being a topic of controversy, many studies have indicated that consuming red meat increases the risk of type two diabetes, however, the research on this topic is complicated by the fact that some studies include processed meats and genetics also play a role.
41:19 - 47:32 (06:13)
Summary
Despite being a topic of controversy, many studies have indicated that consuming red meat increases the risk of type two diabetes, however, the research on this topic is complicated by the fact that some studies include processed meats and genetics also play a role.
Episode967 A Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier, & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The consumption of refined carbohydrates such as white bread, pizza, cookies, cakes, and pretzels can have negative effects on our health by affecting blood glucose levels.
47:32 - 51:11 (03:39)
Summary
The consumption of refined carbohydrates such as white bread, pizza, cookies, cakes, and pretzels can have negative effects on our health by affecting blood glucose levels.
Episode967 A Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier, & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Micronutrients, such as magnesium, are essential vitamins and minerals that are crucial for bodily functions and can be found in whole foods.
51:11 - 55:05 (03:54)
Summary
Micronutrients, such as magnesium, are essential vitamins and minerals that are crucial for bodily functions and can be found in whole foods. When there is a lack of these micronutrients, they are triaged to systems based on binding constants, emphasizing the importance of consuming whole foods for optimal health.
Episode967 A Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier, & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The podcast discusses common misconceptions about healthy foods such as the idea that some fruits and vegetables shouldn't be eaten.
55:05 - 1:01:36 (06:31)
Summary
The podcast discusses common misconceptions about healthy foods such as the idea that some fruits and vegetables shouldn't be eaten.
Episode967 A Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier, & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast episode discusses the link between inflammation, depression and exercise.
1:01:37 - 1:06:55 (05:17)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the link between inflammation, depression and exercise. It highlights how food and lifestyle factors can play a role in inflammation, which is linked to depression, and how exercise can be one of the best anti-inflammatory medicines.
Episode967 A Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier, & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The self-love movement is promoting an unhealthy mentality that it's okay to eat whatever you want and accept being obese as long as you love yourself.
1:06:55 - 1:11:33 (04:38)
Summary
The self-love movement is promoting an unhealthy mentality that it's okay to eat whatever you want and accept being obese as long as you love yourself. Refined sugar acts on the reward pathway in the brain, causing harm both physically and mentally.
Episode967 A Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier, & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Factors such as protein diet, lipid ratios, and certain genetic factors can affect weight loss and hormonal control in individuals, and measuring biomarkers such as LDL cholesterol, HbA1C, and triglycerides can help identify areas of improvement in diet and lifestyle.
1:11:33 - 1:18:08 (06:34)
Summary
Factors such as protein diet, lipid ratios, and certain genetic factors can affect weight loss and hormonal control in individuals, and measuring biomarkers such as LDL cholesterol, HbA1C, and triglycerides can help identify areas of improvement in diet and lifestyle.
Episode967 A Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier, & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Fair skin is an adaptation to northern latitudes because it allows for better absorption of UVB radiation for Vitamin D production and protection from skin cancer.
1:18:08 - 1:21:39 (03:31)
Summary
Fair skin is an adaptation to northern latitudes because it allows for better absorption of UVB radiation for Vitamin D production and protection from skin cancer.
Episode967 A Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier, & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast episode discusses the link between vitamin D and immune function, including the hypothesis that genetic variants may contribute to low vitamin D levels and the evidence linking vitamin D deficiency to severe cases of COVID-19.
1:21:39 - 1:26:11 (04:32)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the link between vitamin D and immune function, including the hypothesis that genetic variants may contribute to low vitamin D levels and the evidence linking vitamin D deficiency to severe cases of COVID-19. The speaker also shares information on randomized controlled trials that show how vitamin D supplementation can decrease respiratory tract infections.
Episode967 A Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier, & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses the role of vitamin D in protecting against acute lung injury by increasing ACE2 levels in animal studies.
1:26:11 - 1:32:15 (06:04)
Summary
Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses the role of vitamin D in protecting against acute lung injury by increasing ACE2 levels in animal studies. She also mentions the possibility of future discussions on topics such as fasting, anti-aging, and longevity.
Episode967 A Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier, & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker emphasizes the significance of health and wellness, stating that this should be the main focus of an individual as every other problem becomes insignificant in comparison.
1:32:15 - 1:35:54 (03:39)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the significance of health and wellness, stating that this should be the main focus of an individual as every other problem becomes insignificant in comparison. Mental health is also highlighted as a crucial aspect of overall well-being.