July 2, 2018
PODCAST
Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D.: the performance and longevity paradox of IGF-1, ketogenic diets and genetics, the health benefits of sauna, NAD+, and more (EP.02): Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D. and I go on a Nerd Safari into the jungle of health, nutrition, fitness, performance, and longevity. We visit IGF-1 and whether there’s a tradeoff between having high or low levels. We discuss the PPARs (receptor proteins) and genetic polymorphisms. Does Rhonda think there’s any benefit in a NAD+ booster for health and longevity? Can saunas lower the risk of heart disease, dementia, and all-cause mortality? We dig into those questions…and a lot more. Rhonda is a wealth of knowledge and was the perfect companion to explore several interesting topics in this episode. She puts a great deal of thought and effort into her research, and it really shows in this conversation.
We discuss:
•What Rhonda believes differently today than she did a few years ago;
•The paradox of GH/IGF-1 in performance and longevity;
•The role of PPAR in fat metabolism and ketogenic diets;
•The possible genetic explanations for why some patients don’t respond well to a ketogenic diet;
•The health benefits of heat and cold exposure;
•NAD+; and
•…More