Micronutrients for Health & Longevity | Dr. Rhonda Patrick | Huberman Lab

This Huberman Lab podcast episode interviews Dr. Rhonda Patrick about optimizing brain and body health through micronutrients. The discussion begins with an overview of Dr. Patrick's work and then delves into the benefits of various micronutrients, including sulforaphane (found in broccoli sprouts and activated by mustard seed powder), omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA, with a focus on bioavailability and dosage), and vitamin D3 (highlighting the importance of testing levels and sun exposure). Dr. Patrick also discusses the benefits of cold and heat exposure, emphasizing the importance of "intermittent challenge" for activating stress response pathways and improving health markers. Listeners gain actionable advice on supplementation, diet, and lifestyle choices to improve their health.

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Micronutrients for Health & Longevity | Dr. Rhonda Patrick

Huberman Lab

Introduction and Guest Introduction

The Benefits of Intermittent Challenges and Plant Compounds

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Sources, Dosages, and Mechanisms

Omega-3 Index, Measurement, and Health Benefits

Mechanisms of Omega-3 Action and Food Sources

Vitamin D: Importance, Sources, and Mechanisms

Magnesium: Importance, Sources, and Forms

Cold Exposure: Protocols, Adaptations, and UCP1

Exercise, Sauna Use, and Heat Stress

Heat Shock Proteins, Longevity, and Sauna Protocols

Sauna vs. Hot Baths, Red Light Saunas, and Concluding Remarks

Micronutrients for Health & Longevity | Dr. Rhonda Patrick

Huberman Lab

00:00Introduction and Guest Introduction

Introduction and Guest Introduction

08:53The Benefits of Intermittent Challenges and Plant Compounds

The Benefits of Intermittent Challenges and Plant Compounds

27:20Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Sources, Dosages, and Mechanisms

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Sources, Dosages, and Mechanisms

45:11Omega-3 Index, Measurement, and Health Benefits

Omega-3 Index, Measurement, and Health Benefits

58:03Mechanisms of Omega-3 Action and Food Sources

Mechanisms of Omega-3 Action and Food Sources

1:16:09Vitamin D: Importance, Sources, and Mechanisms

Vitamin D: Importance, Sources, and Mechanisms

1:35:43Magnesium: Importance, Sources, and Forms

Magnesium: Importance, Sources, and Forms

1:50:03Cold Exposure: Protocols, Adaptations, and UCP1

Cold Exposure: Protocols, Adaptations, and UCP1

2:04:32Exercise, Sauna Use, and Heat Stress

Exercise, Sauna Use, and Heat Stress

2:20:21Heat Shock Proteins, Longevity, and Sauna Protocols

Heat Shock Proteins, Longevity, and Sauna Protocols

2:30:36Sauna vs. Hot Baths, Red Light Saunas, and Concluding Remarks

Sauna vs. Hot Baths, Red Light Saunas, and Concluding Remarks