Bruce Ames

Dr. Bruce Ames In this podcast, Dr. Rhonda Patrick interviews her mentor, Dr. Bruce Ames, about his triage theory and other nutrition topics. Dr. Ames was the 23rd most-cited scientist between 1973 and 1984, which is evidence of his long and productive career investigating human health and disease. Dr. Ames continues his research expanding our knowledge of nutrients such as vitamin D and its role in Autism spectrum disorder. In this episode, we discuss... (00:00) Introduction (04:18) Dr. Ames discovers vitamin deficiency-induced DNA damage (10:35) Triage theory explains nutrient rationing (14:37) Nutrient deficiencies cause insidious damage and accelerate aging (25:25) Expanding the list of essential vitamins (e.g., lutein & zeaxanthin) (31:05) A Western diet pattern is mostly empty calories (36:46) Challenges running randomized double-blind clinical trials in nutrition (38:12) Nutrition is not the focus of our current healthcare system (42:15) Dr. Ames' philosophy about healthy and delicious foods If you're interested in learning more, you can read the full show notes here. Join over 300,000 people and get the latest distilled information on triage theory, longevity & micronutrients straight to your inbox weekly: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/newsletter Become a FoundMyFitness premium member to get access to exclusive episodes, emails, live Q+A's with Rhonda and more: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/crowdsponsor

In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Bruce Ames, a senior scientist focusing on vitamins and metabolism, Dr. Joyce McCann, an expert in the health impacts of micronutrients, and Dr. Mark Shigenaga, a gut health scientist, dive into the innovative CHORI bar. They unveil how this nutritional bar enhances HDL cholesterol and insulin sensitivity without altering diets. The guests also explore the synergy of micronutrients, fiber, and polyphenols in combating obesity and inflammation, emphasizing a whole-food approach for better health outcomes.

Dr. Bruce Ames Dr. Rhonda Patrick speaks with Dr. Bruce Ames, about a micronutrient- and fiber-dense nutrition bar (referred to as the CHORI bar) that was developed in the Ames laboratory. The bar was formulated to be moderate in calories (107 kcal/≈25 g bar), but nutrient dense, with a polyphenolic-rich matrix of fruit, walnuts, and non-alkali-processed dark chocolate, supplemental vitamins, minerals, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a blend of insoluble and soluble fibers, protein, and glutamine. Most vitamins and minerals are present in amounts representing 10 to 50% of their corresponding recommended daily allowance (RDA) per bar; with the exceptions of vitamin D and vitamin C (both added above 50% RDA). The goal was not to meet the RDA in every case but to complement standard dietary intakes by consumption of 2 bars each day. People that ate the bar were told not to change their diets but just to eat the bars on top of their normal diet. Lean people that ate the CHORI bar twice a day were able to raise HDL, lower homocysteine, and raise glutathione in just two weeks. Overweight/obese people with low inflammation that ate the bar showed weight loss after 8 weeks, raised their HDL, lowered triglycerides and small LDL particles, and improved insulin sensitivity. Overweight/obese people that had high inflammation were able to lower their inflammation after 2 weeks of eating the bar and raise their HDL after 8 weeks. If you're interested in learning more, you can read the full show notes here: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/choribar-weight-loss Join over 300,000 people and get the latest distilled information straight to your inbox weekly: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/newsletter Become a FoundMyFitness premium member to get access to exclusive episodes, emails, live Q+A's with Rhonda and more: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/crowdsponsor