Eran Elinav, MD, PhD, is a professor of immunology and principal investigator at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Tel Aviv, Israel, where he co-directs the Personalized Nutrition Project. Dr. Elinav is also a principal investigator at the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg, Germany. His research focuses on understanding the complex interactions between humans and the bacteria that reside in their gut and how these interactions shape human health and disease. In this episode, Dr. Eli...
Feb 08, 2022•2 hr 57 min
In this nearly 2.5-hour episode, Dr. Rhonda Patrick and Dr. Roger Seheult and Kyle Allred of MedCram make a thoughtful, merit-based, and truly comprehensive discussion of COVID-19 vaccination. In addition to being a co-founder of MedCram Medical Lectures, Dr. Roger Seheult is, as you will find out in the conversation, a boots on the ground, critical care pulmonologist. For Dr. Seheult, COVID-19 is not just theory. He sees real sick people and for that reason brings a very special context to this...
Sep 17, 2021•3 hr 30 min
Dr. William ("Bill") Harris is one of the world's preeminent experts in the field of omega-3 fatty acid research. His work has focused on the roles that fatty acids in play in cardiovascular and neurocognitive health. The author of more than 300 scientific papers on fatty acids and health, Dr. Harris is a professor in the Department of Medicine in the Sanford School of Medicine at the University of South Dakota, the co-inventor of the Omega-3 Index, founder of OmegaQuant Analytics, and president...
Sep 10, 2021•2 hr 58 min
Dr. Ashley Mason is a clinical psychologist and director of the Sleep, Eating, and Affect Laboratory at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at UCSF. Her research centers on nonpharmacological approaches for treating depression, insomnia, and overeating. In this episode, we discuss: (00:00) Introduction (08:10) Whole-body hyperthermia (WBH) and sauna use differ (17:06) Depression causes thermoregulatory dysfunction – but sauna use may correct it (21:12) WBH and sauna use may reduce symptoms...
Sep 01, 2021•2 hr 50 min
Dr. Mark Mattson Dr. Mark Mattson is a professor of neuroscience at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the former chief of the Neuroscience Research Laboratory at the National Institute on Aging. He's one of the most cited neuroscientists in the world, with more than 180,000 citations noted in the scientific literature. Dr. Mattson's work has advanced scientific understanding of brain aging and identified fundamental aspects of neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s ...
Aug 24, 2021•2 hr 20 min
Dr. Satchin Panda Dr. Satchidananda (Satchin) Panda is a professor in the Regulatory Biology Laboratory at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. Dr. Panda’s work focuses on chronobiology, the study of the day-night cycles that drive the multifaceted activities of the human body, using genetic, genomic, and biochemical approaches. He is an expert on circadian rhythms and a pioneer in the field of time-restricted eating. A priority for Dr. Panda when designing his studies is to identify strat...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 29 min
Michael Snyder Dr. Michael Snyder is the director for the Center for Genomics and Personalized Medicine at Stanford and a pioneer and advocate of "deep profiling." Deep profiling seeks to apply intelligent analysis to large data sets to yield specialized clinical insight, ranging from common consumer-grade wearables like Apple Watches to whole-body MRI, continuous glucose monitoring, and metabolomics. In this episode, we discuss: (00:00) Introduction to Dr. Michael Snyder (12:51) Continuous gluc...
May 27, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Dr. Roger Seheult Dr. Roger Seheult is the co-creator of MedCram Videos. In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, MedCram emerged as a beacon of insight, providing continuing coverage and perspectives in an environment almost defined by information scarcity. What particularly excited me about the unique opportunity of this interview is that apart from Dr. Seheult being a unique voice of public scholarship during the early days of the pandemic, he's also a quadruple board-certified pulmonologi...
Feb 26, 2021•2 hr 6 min
Steve Horvath Steve Horvath, PhD, is a professor of human genetics and biostatistics at UCLA's Fielding School of Public Health Dr. Steve Horvath has analyzed large data sets of DNA methylation profiles to derive an algorithm that accurately predicts a person's chronological age across multiple cells, tissues, and organs, and even mammalian species. He built on this algorithm to develop second-generation clocks that could predict time-to-death among people of the same chronological age, as well ...
Dec 22, 2020•2 hr 34 min
Dr. Jed Fahey In this special two-hour Q&A episode with Dr. Jed Fahey, a world-leading expert on the science of chemoprotection and, in particular, sulforaphane, we discuss many of the listener-submitted questions from the hundreds of live event participants. In this episode, we discuss: (00:00) Introduction (07:19) The minimum daily dose of sulforaphane (12:04) Gauging sulforaphane content of foods is challenging (17:37) Workarounds to enhance the sulforaphane in cooked foods (23:38) How often ...
Nov 17, 2020•2 hr 56 min
Giselle Petzinger Giselle Petzinger, MD, an associate professor of Neurology at the University of Southern California, studies the extensive effects of how different types of exercise, in particular skill-based exercise, can affect the clinical outcome for people with Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Petzinger's work focuses on understanding how to promote brain repair after injury, particularly in the context of Parkinson's disease. She is currently investigating ways to enhance neuroplasticity in a pr...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Get a sample of our new premium member's content, known as Aliquots, by listening to this in-depth Q&A mashup on Fasting. What's an aliquot, you may ask? Aliquots are special, curated segments prepared and distributed to premium members via the premium members' podcast feed. In this previous, you'll learn: (00:00) Introduction (01:48) Fasting supports a healthy gut microbiome and reduces autoimmunity (08:28) Increasing autophagy with fasting (13:26) Reducing protein acetylation with fasting mime...
Sep 08, 2020•28 min
Get a sample of our new premium member's content, known as Aliquots, by listening to this in-depth Q&A mashup on Sauna use. What's an aliquot, you may ask? Aliquots are special, curated segments prepared and distributed to premium members via the premium members podcast feed. In this episode, you'll learn: (00:00) Introduction (01:41) Evidence supporting sauna use for health (04:09) How Finnish humid saunas can reduce viral illness (08:40) Sauna and hot bath use during the COVID-19 pandemic (15:...
Sep 02, 2020•18 min
Get a sample of our new premium member's content, known as Aliquots, by listening to this in-depth Q&A mashup on pregnancy and child development . What's an aliquot, you may ask? Aliquots are special, curated segments prepared and distributed to premium members via the premium members podcast feed. This particular collection of segments covers every single major discussion of pregnancy and child development spanning years of members-only Q&As. In this episode, you'll hear: (00:00) Introducing "T...
Aug 25, 2020•24 min
This episode aims to be the most comprehensive video compendium on the biology of breast milk ever recorded. In this episode, you'll discover: (00:00) Introduction (07:11) Breast milk production and composition (09:59) Human milk oligosaccharides help establish the infant gut microbiome (16:32) Omega-3s in breast milk boost brain development (18:15) Vitamins and minerals in breast milk (22:05) Breast milk stem cells and multi-organ microchimerism (22:54) Harmful substances transferred to infants...
Aug 25, 2020•38 min
This is a continuation of the last episode where Dr. Patrick took questions from newsletter subscribers around the ongoing pandemic and tried to add value by talking about some of the recent research, among other things. In this episode, you'll discover: (00:00) Introduction (04:06) Data surrounding SARS-CoV-2 duration (06:30) SARS-CoV-2 and long-lasting immunity (11:27) Genetic causes of immune variation (14:27) Previous viral exposure and cross-immunity to SARS-CoV-2 (18:57) Antibody-dependent...
Jun 10, 2020•55 min
In this episode, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses all things vitamin C. This episode covers oral bioavailability, intravenous vitamin C bioavailability, immune cell function, common cold and other viral infections, lung function, sepsis, pneumonia, inflammation, intravenous vitamin C and cancer, role in exercise, safety concerns, and so, so much more! In this episode, you'll discover: (00:00) Introduction (07:33) Background on vitamin C, an antioxidant and immune booster (17:09) Bioavailability of v...
May 13, 2020•1 hr 19 min
This episode features Dr. Rhonda Patrick answering some of the most popular questions related to COVID-19. Look for another COVID-19-focused Q&A, coming soon. In this episode, you'll discover: (00:00) Introduction (02:37) Are children and infants susceptible to COVID-19? Are some more susceptible to a more severe form of the disease? Are they carriers of it and possibly spreading transmission? (11:00) Can you explain a little about hydroxychloroquine as possibly treating COVID-19? How does it wo...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 14 min
This episode was originally recorded for The Kevin Rose Show . Given some of the unique discussions we had, I had no choice but to ask the great Kevin Rose if he would let me re-post it over here on the FoundMyFitness podcast feed. A request which he graciously obliged. In this episode, you'll discover: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:08:00 - Increasing omega-3 levels in the brain with phospholipid DHA 00:27:23 - Metformin's effects on longevity and possible harms 00:48:23 - Fasting and NAD+ suppleme...
Jan 06, 2020•2 hr 37 min
Rhonda gives a summary of the science of resveratrol including its effects in animals and humans, mechanisms, and the bottom line on resveratrol supplementation and safety. In this episode, you’ll discover: (00:00) Introduction (03:39) Resveratrol improves cardiovascular biomarkers in clinical trials (06:49) Anti-inflammatory effects of resveratrol (08:11) Improved cognition and memory in clinical studies (11:23) Resveratrol improved healthspan, but not lifespan, in animals (12:28) Induction of ...
Dec 30, 2019•29 min
In this episode, Rhonda describes NAD+ (perhaps one of the most important molecules in the human body), why it is so important for aging, and why it declines with age. In this episode, you'll discover: (00:00) Introduction (03:07) Overview of NAD+, a source of cellular energy (09:18) NAD+ fuels PARP and sirtuin enzymes, promoting longevity (12:37) How can I raise NAD+ levels? (17:03) Can NAD+ boosters (NMN & NR) promote cancer growth? (19:15) Making sense of the research so far (27:03) Why not s...
Nov 13, 2019•36 min
David A. Sinclair David A. Sinclair, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and co-director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for the Biological Mechanisms of Aging. He is the co-founder of the journal Aging , where he serves as co-chief editor. Dr. Sinclair's work focuses on understanding the mechanisms that drive human aging and identifying ways to slow or reverse aging's effects. In particular, he has examined the role of sirtuins in disease and aging, with spec...
Nov 06, 2019•1 hr 22 min
This podcast is the audio from a presentation Dr. Rhonda Patrick gave on how the sauna may be an exercise mimetic for heat health and healthspan. Sauna use has emerged as a means to increase lifespan and improve overall health, based on compelling data from observational, interventional, and mechanistic studies. Listen in to find out more. In this episode, you'll discover: (00:00) Introduction (03:01) Clinical research shows that sauna improves cardiovascular health (09:19) Finnish sauna vs Waon...
Sep 16, 2019•47 min
In this short episode, Dr. Patrick discusses some of the compelling science including observational studies, randomized controlled trials, and human mechanistic studies that suggests exercise is a powerful tool for preventing or managing the symptoms of depression and mental illness. Moreover, she talks about the specific types of exercise and exercise parameters that evidence suggests might be the most helpful for depression. This podcast started its life as a video, so make sure to check out t...
Aug 03, 2019•18 min
Elissa Epel Elissa Epel, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco where she serves as the director of the Aging, Metabolism, and Emotions Center. Her research centers on the mechanisms of healthy aging and the associations between stress, telomere length, addiction, eating, and metabolic health. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of telomeres, the length of which is one of the useful biomarkers scientists have for getting a sens...
Jun 10, 2019•1 hr 13 min
Matthew Walker Matthew Walker, Ph.D., is a professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and serves as the Director of the Center for Human Sleep Science. Walker's research examines the impact of sleep on human health and disease. One area of interest focuses on identifying "vulnerability windows" during a person's life that make them more susceptible to amyloid-beta deposition from loss of slow wave sleep and, subsequently, Alzheimer's disease later in life...
Feb 28, 2019•3 hr 48 min
This episode features a Q&A session with Dr. Rhonda Patrick. The questions were sourced from social media followers of both FoundMyFitness and also Zero Fasting Tracker , a convenient mobile app used widely in the fasting community for logging. In this 45-minute podcast, Dr. Patrick answers some of the most popular questions related to fasting, including: (00:00) Introduction (03:46) What effects do coffee, supplements, and amino acids have on fasting? (12:29) Should you consume electrolytes on ...
Jan 09, 2019•50 min
Dale E. Bredesen Dale E. Bredesen, M.D., is a professor of neurology at the Easton Laboratories for Neurodegenerative Disease Research at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Bredesen's laboratory focuses on identifying and understanding basic mechanisms underlying the neurodegenerative process and the translation of this knowledge into effective treatments for Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions. He has collaborated ...
Oct 01, 2018•1 hr 15 min
Dr. Valter Longo Dr. Longo is the current director of the longevity institute at the University of Southern California and also director of the Oncology and Longevity Program at the Institute of Molecular Oncology Foundation in Milan, Italy. Dr. Longo’s research focuses understanding the biological mechanisms that regulate the aging process, the role of fasting and diet in longevity and healthspan in humans as well as metabolic fasting therapies for the treatment of human diseases. In this episo...
Jul 09, 2018•1 hr 18 min
Charles Raison Charles Raison, M.D. is a professor at the School of Human Ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Founding Director of the Center for Compassion Studies in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Arizona. Dr. Raison’s research focuses on inflammation and the development of depression in response to illness and stress. He also examines the physical and behavioral effects of compassion training on the brain, inflammatory processes, and behavior...
Mar 19, 2018•2 hr 59 min
