Ask Rhonda Patrick

Biochemist (Ph.D.), founder of FoundMyFitness.

165 episodes, 173.0 hours of tape. Every answer comes from those episodes, with the minute it was said.

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  1. When does the body start producing melatonin before bed?

    “before bed our bodies naturally start to produce melatonin around 2 to 3 hours before we go to sleep melatonin has been shown to bind to receptors on the pancreas and this signals to the pancreas to stop producing insulin”

    ▶ 01:23 · Late-night eating and melatonin may impair insulin response · Rhonda Patrick's channel · Guest: Sachin Panda

  2. How much did DHT rise on creatine in the hair-loss study?

    “it went up by about 57% but it was still within the physiological range”

    ▶ 94:43 · The Optimal Creatine Protocol for Strength, Brain, and Longevity | Darren Candow, PhD · Rhonda Patrick's channel · Guest: Darren Candow

  3. How many people get too little magnesium?

    “we know that 45 % of the population has insufficient magnesium intake okay so 55% have sufficient levels of magnesium”

    ▶ 30:51 · The Science of Magnesium and Its Role in Aging and Disease · Rhonda Patrick's channel

  4. Is krill oil absorbed better than fish oil?

    “humans that were given doses of krill oil 38% lower than those of fish oil had the same levels of EPA and DHA in plasma as those given fish oil despite the fact that they were given a much lower dose”

    ▶ 05:02 · The Phospholipid Brain-DHA Advantage · Rhonda Patrick's channel

  5. How much magnesium do adults need per day?

    “adult women generally need about 310 to 320 milligrams a day, which increases to about 360 milligrams a day during pregnancy, adult men require about 400 to 420 milligrams a day”

    ▶ 03:10 · The Science of Magnesium and Its Role in Aging and Disease · Rhonda Patrick's channel

The episodes

The 40 most recent of 165. The chat searches all of them.

Episode Show Length Aired
Meditation Does Far More Than Reduce Stress | Dr. Richard Davidson Rhonda Patrick 102 min Aug 2026
Why the Next 10 Years May Add 50 to Your Lifespan | Dr. Derya Unutmaz Rhonda Patrick 158 min Jul 2026
The 7 Habits of People Who Age Slower | Dr. Steve Horvath Rhonda Patrick 160 min Jun 2026
The Scientific Formula for a "Healthy Day" | Dr. Kelly Starrett Rhonda Patrick 185 min May 2026
How Omega-3s May Slow Biological Aging (New Evidence) Rhonda Patrick 72 min Apr 2026
How To Build Lasting Happiness | Dr. Arthur Brooks Rhonda Patrick 149 min Mar 2026
The Best Vitality & Health Protocols | Dr. Rhonda Patrick Andrew Huberman 211 min Mar 2026
How To Boost NAD Levels To Fight Inflammation, Improve Recovery, and Slow Aging Rhonda Patrick 114 min Feb 2026
Dr. Rhonda Patrick: Maximizing Healthspan with Exercise, Sauna, & Cold Exposure Rhonda Patrick 91 min Jan 2026
Essentials: Micronutrients for Health & Longevity | Dr. Rhonda Patrick Andrew Huberman 35 min Jan 2026
This Bacterial Toxin is Causing Depression | Dr. Rhonda Patrick Mark Hyman 7 min Dec 2025
Why Vigorous Exercise Is 4–10x More Effective Than Moderate (New Evidence) Rhonda Patrick 130 min Dec 2025
How Sauna Use Can Impact Brain Health and Longevity | Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D. Peter Attia 13 min Nov 2025
Dr. Rhonda Patrick: Optimizing Longevity with Micronutrients & Vigorous Exercise Rhonda Patrick 50 min Nov 2025
Does Creatine have Cognitive Benefits? | Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D. Peter Attia 7 min Oct 2025
GLP-1s: Safe Dosing, Nutrition & Impact on Longevity | Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D. Peter Attia 8 min Oct 2025
Why You Can’t Sleep (and How to Fix It) | Dr. Michael Grandner Rhonda Patrick 221 min Oct 2025
How To Increase Your Testosterone Levels Naturally | Derek from MPMD Rhonda Patrick 192 min Sep 2025
Dr. Ben Bikman: How To Reverse Insulin Resistance Through Diet, Exercise, & Sleep Rhonda Patrick 177 min Jul 2025
How To Use Coffee To Live Longer (Full Guide & Research) Rhonda Patrick 49 min Jun 2025
This Supplement Could Cut Your Dementia Risk By 40% Rhonda Patrick 17 min May 2025
Dr. Andy Galpin: The Optimal Diet, Supplement, & Recovery Protocol for Peak Performance Rhonda Patrick 228 min Apr 2025
Rhonda Patrick: The Nutrient Deficiencies Causing Cancer, Inflammation & Depression Mark Hyman 84 min Apr 2025
The Optimal Creatine Protocol for Strength, Brain, and Longevity | Darren Candow, PhD Rhonda Patrick 110 min Mar 2025
The Science of Exercise for Cancer | Kerry Courneya, PhD Rhonda Patrick 108 min Mar 2025
How to Solve Aging in America (US Senate Testimony) Rhonda Patrick 8 min Feb 2025
How to Train According to the Experts Rhonda Patrick 173 min Feb 2025
The link between cardiorespiratory fitness and brain health | Rhonda Patrick and Peter Attia Peter Attia 6 min Jan 2025
Exercise: the key to improving all aspects of health | Rhonda Patrick and Peter Attia Peter Attia 6 min Jan 2025
The Science of Protein and Its Role in Longevity, Cancer, Aging, and Building Muscle Rhonda Patrick 40 min Dec 2024
Ask Me Anything When You Sign Up as a FoundMyFitness Premium Member Rhonda Patrick 2 min Oct 2024
How to Improve Metabolic Health with HIIT, Circadian-Timed Eating, & Sleep Rhonda Patrick 49 min Oct 2024
What Microplastics Are Doing to the Brain, Body, and Reproductive Systems Rhonda Patrick 74 min Sep 2024
Does type 2 diabetes increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease? | Peter Attia and Rhonda Patrick Peter Attia 4 min Sep 2024
Dr. Layne Norton on Building Muscle – Insights on Diet, Training, and Supplements Rhonda Patrick 211 min Aug 2024
Dr. Luc Van Loon: Optimizing Protein Intake & Distribution for Muscle Growth Rhonda Patrick 129 min Jul 2024
How does blood pressure affect Alzheimer's disease risk | Peter Attia and Rhonda Patrick Peter Attia 4 min Jul 2024
The Truth About Alcohol: Risks, Benefits, and Everything In-Between Rhonda Patrick 195 min Jul 2024
The brain health benefits of improving your aerobic fitness | Peter Attia and Rhonda Patrick Peter Attia 5 min Jun 2024
Andrew Huberman, PhD: How to Improve Motivation & Focus By Leveraging Dopamine Rhonda Patrick 204 min Jun 2024

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