Fat is destroying your organs! The Longevity Scientist Dr Rhonda Patrick explains what actually burns it.
Dr. Rhonda Patrick is a Ph.D. biomedical scientist specialising in ageing, nutrition, and disease prevention. She is the founder of FoundMyFitness, a popular YouTube channel and podcast dedicated to translating complex health science into actionable advice.
She explains:
◼ Why visceral fat acts like a toxic organ that doubles your risk of early death
◼ How 2 weeks of poor sleep increased visceral fat by 11% without gaining a pound
◼ The 3 chemicals hiding in everyday plastic that are crashing testosterone levels
◼ Her personal intermittent fasting protocol and the "metabolic switch" that burns belly fat
◼ Why the current exercise guidelines are wrong and what the science actually shows
Intro
Why Visceral Fat Is More Dangerous Than You Think
The Real Reason Your Cravings Won’t Stop (It’s Not Willpower)
What Happens to Your Body When You Don’t Sleep Enough
The Hidden Habits Quietly Increasing Your Visceral Fat
How to Reverse Insulin Resistance Before It’s Too Late
Intermittent Fasting: What Actually Happens Inside Your Body
Why Your Body Repairs Itself When You Stop Eating
Fasted Training: Does It Burn More Fat or Backfire?
Why Belly Fat Spikes During Perimenopause
3 Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals You’re Exposed to Daily
How to Actually Avoid Toxins in Your Everyday Life
Are Microplastics Leaking Into Your Food Right Now?
The Safest Way to Store Condiments
Which Kitchen Utensils Are Secretly Harming You?
Why Your Blender Might Be Contaminating Your Food
Inside Steve’s Supplement Stack
Do Multivitamins Really Extend Your Life?
Are Men’s Multivitamins Worth It—or Misleading?
How to Tell If Your Multivitamin Is Actually Good
Creatine: The Supplement That Does More Than Build Muscle
Curcumin: The Anti-Inflammatory Compound Backed by Science
The Molecule That Could Help Your Cells Stay Younger
Exogenous Ketones: Shortcut to Energy
What Is “Peakspan” and Why Should You Care?
How to Extend Your Peak Years (Not Just Your Lifespan)
How AI Could Be Rewiring Your Ability to Think
Why Current Exercise Guidelines Might Be Failing You
GLP-1 Drugs: Miracle Weight Loss or Hidden Risks?
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