Rhonda Patrick - deep dive into coffee
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“Coffee is one of the most powerful longevity tools we have, potentially reducing epigenetic age by up to one year in regular coffee drinkers, but its effectiveness hinges entirely on how you brew it. In this episode, I outline precisely how coffee reduces DNA damage, a key driver of cancer and cellular aging, and why choosing filtered coffee over methods like French press significantly lowers cholesterol risk. I’ll discuss exactly which beans and roasts pack the highest antioxidant punch, plus a practical tip on a specific supplement that amplifies coffee’s cognitive benefits. You’ll also learn the truth about mycotoxins in coffee and why adding dairy can blunt coffee’s immediate cognitive-boosting effects.”
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
01:24 Can coffee really slow biological aging?
04:43 Is coffee actually protective for your heart?
05:29 Why morning coffee is healthier than afternoon coffee
08:01 How coffee improves your metabolic health
09:53 Does coffee significantly reduce cancer risk?
11:26 Can coffee actively prevent DNA damage?
13:39 Does coffee improve your gut microbiome?
16:01 Can unfiltered coffee raise your cholesterol?
20:14 Which brewing method maximizes antioxidants?
20:40 Arabica or robusta—does bean type matter?
23:05 Dark vs. light roast—what’s richer in antioxidants?
23:28 Is cold brew as beneficial as hot coffee?
23:51 Practical tips to maximize antioxidants
24:39 Filtered vs. French press—what’s best for longevity?
26:49 Can espresso’s antioxidants offset its cholesterol risk?
27:19 Instant coffee—an overlooked longevity booster?
27:41 Why filtered coffee is the clear winner
28:40 Caffeinated vs. decaf—which is better for your brain?
31:02 Does decaf coffee still boost cognitive function?
33:58 How much caffeine optimizes athletic performance?
36:51 How decaffeination methods affect coffee’s benefits
39:23 Are mold toxins in coffee a genuine concern?
42:06 Is adding dairy a mistake?
43:35 Does MCT powder boost cognition—or just cholesterol?
45:19 Does L-theanine effectively reduce caffeine anxiety?
47:24 A science-backed coffee routine for longevity -
I find it interesting how so many of the somewhat “famous” health influencers are leaning more and more towards Dr Peat’s ideas etc.
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@Ismail
Especially when we keep hearing from other health experts that coffee is bad. I even heard once that it should be regulated like marijuana lol -
@yerrag 100%!
Similar to what alot of the keto and carnivore ones thought about reducing/eliminating carbs, and later on realised their mistake(s) (e.g. Thomas Delauer, Mercola, Paul Saladino etc.), though I'm still waiting for Eric Berg to come to that realisation too
