The Joe Rogan Experience #1178 - Dr. Rhonda Patrick
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Oct 2, 2018 
Dr. Rhonda Patrick, a biomedical scientist and nutrition expert, dives into fascinating discussions about the carnivore diet and its motivations for people with autoimmune issues. She highlights the role of fasting, caloric restriction, and gut microbiome shifts in health. Rhonda also addresses the risks of micronutrient deficiencies on restrictive diets and emphasizes the importance of phytochemicals from plants. Additionally, they explore the promising benefits of sauna use and the potential of NAD boosters for aging.
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Organ Meat vs. Muscle-Only Carnivore
- Rhonda notes traditional carnivore followers often limit themselves to muscle meat and skip organ variety.
- She points out Inuit and traditional groups ate organ meats that supply many micronutrients missing from muscle-only diets.
Plants Activate Protective Stress Pathways
- Plant phytochemicals activate stress-response pathways that overlap with exercise and fasting benefits.
- Human trials show sulforaphane and other phytochemicals reduce oxidative damage and boost detox enzymes.
Get Sulforaphane From Sprouts Or Mustard
- Use broccoli sprouts or reliable supplements to access sulforaphane benefits; prepare them to preserve myrosinase.
- Sprouts, extracts, or mustard powder on cooked crucifers boost sulforaphane formation and detox pathways.