Dr. Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D., a renowned expert in health and nutrition, discusses how to enhance cellular health and prevent chronic diseases. She highlights the common deficiencies in vitamin D and magnesium and their health implications. Patrick explains why omega-3 fatty acids are crucial for longevity, detailing their role in reducing inflammation and improving heart health. Additionally, she emphasizes the benefits of regular exercise, including innovative strategies like 'exercise snacks' to combat age-related decline.
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Boosting Magnesium Levels
Increase magnesium intake, crucial for enzyme function and DNA repair, through diet or supplements.
Consume magnesium-rich foods like leafy greens, almonds, oats, or consider magnesium glycinate supplements.
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Food-Gene Interactions
Genetic variations (SNPs) influence how individuals metabolize nutrients like vitamin D.
Consider genetic testing and blood work to personalize supplementation for optimal levels.
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Omega-3 and Smoking
Smokers with a high omega-3 index (8%) had similar life expectancies to non-smokers with a low index.
Omega-3s might counteract some negative health impacts of smoking.
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This episode features Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D., and was originally recorded for the Institute for Functional Medicine's podcast, 'Pathways to Wellbeing.' This episode outlines a series of fundamental tactics you can start applying immediately to enhance cellular health, protect the nervous system, elevate mood, reduce inflammation, promote muscle and bone function, and help prevent chronic disease.
In this episode, I discuss:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:04) Vitamin D deficiency — risks, why it's so common, & correcting with supplementation
(08:20) Magnesium's critical role in DNA repair & synthesis
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