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PREVIEW Aliquot #43: Protein consumption: Finding the Balance

Nov 30, 2021

Protein is essential for maintaining muscle mass as we age. Modulating protein intake via dietary intake or fasting can have variable effects on aging and muscle growth. Whereas fasting turns off multiple pathways associated with aging, such as mTOR, IGF-1, growth hormone, and others, eating for optimal fitness...

PREVIEW Aliquot #41: Q&A and Interview Mashup - Blood Tests, Biomarkers, and Lab Work

Oct 18, 2021

“If you can not measure it, you can not improve it.” - William Thompson

Getting regular checkups and undergoing blood tests are fundamental to maintaining good health. FMF guests with expertise ranging from lipid metabolism to Alzheimer's disease risk to micronutrient status have shared their recommendations...

PREVIEW Aliquot #38: Zinc's role in brain and immune health

Aug 31, 2021

Zinc is an essential nutrient that participates in many biological processes and plays critical roles in immune function, protein synthesis, wound healing, DNA synthesis, cell division, and brain health. Zinc deficiency puts a person at risk for a subtype of Alzheimer's disease and poor immune function.

In this...

PREVIEW Aliquot #34: How fasting influences immune function

Jul 1, 2021

This month’s Aliquot Preview episode features Dr. Rhonda Patrick and Dr. Valter Longo describe the roles that diet and fasting play in maintaining or restoring proper immune function.

Diet plays essential roles in immune function. Consequently, deficiencies or insufficiencies in vitamins or minerals can impair...

PREVIEW Aliquot #30: Lifestyle modifications that enhance immune health

Jun 14, 2021

Having a healthy, robust immune system is crucial for our survival. Critical players in the body's antiviral immune response are interferons. Certain lifestyle behaviors can boost interferon production and immune function, including sleep, vitamin D, and hot hydrotherapy.

This Aliquot segment features Dr. Roger...