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#005 Dr. Bruce Ames Talks CHORI-Bar Weight Loss Jun 22, 2015

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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.

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#004 Bruce Ames on Triage Theory, Longevity Vitamins & Micronutrients Feb 12, 2015

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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

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#003 5 to 7x More Stem Cells from Placenta with Dr. Frans Kuypers Dec 17, 2014

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In this interview, Dr. Rhonda Patrick talks to Dr. Frans Kuypers about his lab's discovery on how the human placenta is a rich source of pluripotent stem cells, and yet the placenta is thrown away after delivery.

In this episode, we discuss...

(00:00) Introduction
(04:39) The human placenta as a source of hematopoietic cells
(11:30) Pluripotent cells can differentiate into any cell in the human body
(13:03) Public banking of abundant pluripotent placental stem cells
(18:06) Therapeutic applications of stem cells
(22:56) Stem cells as part of a physician's toolkit
(28:56) Epigenetics of induced pluripotent stem cells
(34:49) Biogenerators could use young cells to produce growth factors and other chemicals
(38:36) Transferring blood from young mice into old mice regenerates tissues using GDF11
(43:32) Opportunities and challenges of banking stem cells
(52:49) Stem cells could eliminate deaths due to lack of bone marrow donors
(56:37) The way we fund research isn't optimal for society

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#002 Dr. George Brooks on Lactate Shuttle Theory, Relevance for Traumatic Brain Injury, and More Dec 02, 2014

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Dr. George A Brooks

Dr. George A Brooks, an expert in exercise physiology and lactate metabolism. Lactate, a once demonized molecule thought to form lactic acid and become a dead-end toxic metabolite, has been vindicated by the work of Dr. Brooks, his colleagues, and others.

In this episode, we discuss...

(00:00) Introduction
(01:40) Dr. Brooks' experience as an athlete inspired his research on lactate
(06:50) Lactate and its relationship to muscle fatigue is misunderstood
(09:10) Adaptations to exercise improve mitochondrial functioning and lactate metabolism
(14:14) How to use lactate threshold training to improve performance
(23:49) Lactate improves brain health and cognitive function
(26:45) Lactate improves outcomes of traumatic brain injury via metabolism
(30:00) Lactate spares glucose, increasing antioxidants such as glutathione
(42:50) Early lactate administration following a traumatic brain injury is necessary, but challenging
(48:20) Lactate from exercise improves Parkinson's disease
(55:00) Brain metabolism following traumatic brain injury

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#001 Dr. Terry Wahls' Protocol That Reversed Multiple Sclerosis Jul 22, 2014

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In this episode Dr. Rhonda Patrick interviews Dr. Terry Wahls about how she reversed her secondary-progressive multiple sclerosis with a micronutrient-dense diet and Paleo principles. She identified vitamins/minerals and other compounds present in vegetables/fruits that are essential for mitochondrial health, which is critical for brain function.

In this episode, we discuss...

(00:00) Introduction
(00:48) Dysfunctional mitochondria contribute to disease development
(04:03) Suboptimal magnesium status is common and possibly dangerous
(04:50) Green vegetable consumption is key to Dr. Walhs' wellness
(06:18) The Triage theory explains how low micronutrient intake increases aging-related diseases
(09:20) Fruits and vegetables are color-coded for the variety of micronutrients needed in our diet
(10:35) Sulfur, found in garlic, onions, and cruciferous vegetables, is needed for mitochondrial function
(16:55) Dr. Wahls' protocol of diet, supplements, and exercise improves fatigue in MS

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