How Diet & Lifestyle Influence Aging & Brain Function [UCSF Healthy Heart Talk Oct. 2014]

Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D. discusses how diet can affect DNA damage, a well-known initiator of cancer and dietary changes that can lower DNA damage. She talks about her recent publications on how vitamin D controls serotonin and how this affects brain function and behavior. She also explores the intersection between genetics and environment: how your diet, micronutrients, exercise, and sleep can change the expression of your genes, how this has profound effects on the way your body functions and ages, and how these effects can be passed on to your grandchildren.

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Rhonda Patrick is great. She is one of the main reasons I've completely overhauled my diet.

[IndicaDreaming]

Dr Rhonda, I started taking 2000IU of Vitamin D3 per day and 2 to 4 fish oil capsules plus a B vitamin complex as well as 150mg of CoQ10 to get off a deep alcohol, amphetamine and cannabis dependency. When I started using the vitamin D3 I noticed immediate effects. Everything you say about serotonin here seems to hold true to me. I didn't start the Vitamin D3 until I listened to you on the Joe Rogan Podcast and more videos on Youtube. You have seriously helped me, my head space is clearer than it has been for probably 6 years. Thank you very much.

[Jimii]

Her information on serotonin is spot on. When i suffer a depressive episode, my memory is very poor and my cognitive function declines to the point where i can barely read a book. Decision making is also difficult.

[Amy-tlxe]

I wish I had discovered Rhonda years ago. She is fantastic, and my favorite new teacher. I am so grateful for all her videos. Thank you, Rhonda!

[cac]

This researcher is a God send. May you live a really long life. She is giving a lot of extremely valuable information here in this video in one shot. This is my first time listening to her here and I consider her outstanding in her research.

[evildoesnotsleep-xb]

she packs so much useful info in a single talk, she gives me much to research. spot on !

[avalonchmielewski]

I found you while listening to the Rich Roll podcast and then promptly watched every episode of you on the Joe Rogan experience, and your youtube channel vids. (literally didn't leave the house for two days) I have learned more about my health in the past week than I have my whole life. And, as I vegan I am making some changes to my diet and will be incorporating micro algae oils and possibly krill oil, as well as Vitamin D3. I had NO idea how important these were to essential functions in my body and am blown away by your knowledge, clarity, and relate-ability. Im convinced I will be feeling better soon and no longer have to suffer in silence with certain symptoms that can be so easily helped. I will be sharing this info and videos with everyone I know. Thank you Thank you Thank you for all that you do. You are a modern day HERO!!! Much love and lots of gratitude xo

[EricOfEarth]

Dr. Rhonda, I just discovered your channel, thank you for the wonderful, rich, detailed, and insightful content. I can tell you really believe in your research and want to make a difference in the world. I've been "researching" nutrition for years now and it's difficult to find free, publicly available, in-depth scientific, lengthy, no nonsense discussions like those on your channel. Keep it up, this is great content! While the majority of the population has less than a 90 second attention span, those of us with longer attention spans are still listening! Thank you again.

[JasonJayJJ]

This is valuable beyond words.  Why do I get the feeling that the reason this valuable information is so hard to find in mainstream media is because the healthcare industry would lose profits. Vitamins D especially.

[silversobe]

So diet has a direct effect on gene expression and can potentially suppress harmful genes as well as encourage helpful genes. Pretty incredible and definitely encouraging for a better diet. Excellent videos! Keep them coming!

[Byakuya-]

Rhonda Patrick again bringing valuable and scientific information, excellent lecture

[franztavares]

thanks a lot Dr. RP i am just unintentionally found your videos and so much affect my daily life habit...regards from Indonesia 👍🙏🏻

[dejanmarkovic]

I think just trying to understand what she's talking about has rejuvenated my brain immensely:D

[TheOriginalComments]

I am very grateful for all your videos. I am 19 years and have been eating a very unbalanced diet. I am very sure that you have extended my lifespan, my families lifespan whom I will share this knowledge, and my future families lifespan, and my friends, and everyone I know now and will ever know and love. Thank you very much.

[luisespiritu]

I am crying! this is so nice and so informative! pharmaceuticals, fad diets, and other products have been blinded us! thank you Doctor Rhonda!

[CalRacer]

Great job Dr. Rhonda. Love the info on you tube and podcasts. Thank you for spending the energy to put out this great information. Found you on Rogans podcast

[henrywerth]

Yes to everything she said... its also important to forgive people and let go of toxic emotions to have physical health!!!

[ChannelAA]

Great presentation as always. Thanks Rhonda.

[David_Pinilla]

Great work! Thanks for teaching the world, all the best for you...

[brianahlers]

dr. rhonda patrick RULES. What a great and informative vid. Thanks alot! Please do not stop!