Q&A #36 with Dr. Rhonda Patrick (6/04/2022)

        00:00:00 - Beginning of Q&A #36
00:01:33 - **Q:** Does botox have any long-term health effects?
00:04:58 - **Q:** Is it okay to get botox injections during pregnancy?
00:06:27 - Heart disease
00:06:29 - **Q:** Does a stress test indicate a person's heart attack or stroke risk?
[1](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/618399/)
00:09:03 - ASCVD calculator [1] (https://tools.acc.org/ascvd-risk-estimator-plus/#!/calculate/estimate/)
00:10:23 - **Q:** Can the Ornish diet reduce heart disease by reversing plaque formation? [1](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9863851/)
00:17:16 - **Q:** Do dairy foods promote inflammation and intestinal permeability?
00:20:46 - **Q:** Do sparkling kefir drinks have gut benefits?
00:21:37 - **Q:** Thoughts on carbon 60 oil. [1](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10579823/), [2](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21137794/)
00:22:58 - **Q:** Is zinc oxide sunscreen safe?
00:24:07 - Protein intake and muscle mass
00:24:20 - Upcoming podcast with Dr. Stuart Phillips
00:25:26 - **Q:** Is there a suitable protein powder for losing weight and building muscle after age 50?
00:32:44 - **Q:** What role do hormones play in muscle protein synthesis?
00:34:46 - Sauna and exercise induce growth hormone driving fat loss and collagen production.
00:40:22 - **Q:** If following intermittent fasting is it best to get protein in the morning?
00:41:53 - **Q:** Do plant and animal proteins differ in their effects on muscle protein synthesis?
00:43:32 - **Q:** Comments on supplementing with creatine monohydrate.
00:45:16 - **Q:** Thoughts about leucine supplementation for older adults.
00:48:01 - Leucine content in foods [1](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4465574/)
00:48:49 - **Q:** Can you take leucine as a supplement? How does this compare to branched chain amino acids?
00:50:39 - **Q:** Do sauna and resistance training work together to increase muscle mass? [1](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0531556521002916)
00:53:24 - **Q:** What are your thoughts on supplementing with Hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB) to preserve muscle as we age?
00:54:12 - **Q:** Can the average adult benefit from consuming protein beyond 1.2 g/kg per day?
00:55:39 - **Q:** How much protein should a very physically active older adult consume to maintain and maximize health?
00:56:38 - **Q:** Are you concerned about leucine stimulating mTor and increasing cancer risk?
01:00:33 - **Q:** Is there an update on the question database?
01:01:53 - **Q:** Are there any heavy metal concerns with moringa powder?
01:02:30 - **Q:** What are the health benefits of donating blood?
01:05:22 - **Q:** Does decaf coffee have the same health benefits as regular coffee? Why not switch to decaf during pregnancy?
01:06:41 - **Q:** What sardine brands does Rhonda like?
01:07:44 - **Q:** What choline supplement does Rhonda prefer?
01:08:17 - **Q:** Are sauna blankets effective?
01:10:25 - **Q:** Should people with low blood pressure avoid fish oil?
01:10:40 - **Q:** Do infrared or regular saunas cause eye damage?
01:11:38 - **Q:** What is Rhonda's kefir smoothie recipe?
01:12:47 - **Q:** Will the genetic report be updated soon?
01:13:10 - **Q:** How do you measure your core body temperature in a sauna?
01:13:39 - **Q:** How to test if your fish oil is rancid?
01:14:23 - **Q:** Are there any concerns about going from a hot sauna to a cold shower
01:18:06 - **Q:** Why are you interested in the cyclical ketogenic diet rather than remaining in constant ketosis?
01:20:00 - **Q:** Is there any literature about taking moringa powder and Meriva/curcumin during pregnancy?
01:20:34 - **Q:** Rhonda's thoughts on PQQ , choline, and protein powder supplementation during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
01:22:30 - **Q:** Why do you take EPA and DHA omega 3 supplements separately?
01:23:14 - **Q:** Do EPA and DHA impact sleep?
01:24:36 - **Q:** Thoughts on intestinal permeability and consuming omega 3s at each meal.