What Disruptions in Cell Polarity Cause Disease

[00:04:30]   Dr Mahtab explains why this study was conducted on Rhodiola Rosea.

[00:05:43]   She goes on to explain what affect Rhodiola has on the microbiome.

[00:07:01]   Dr Mahtab elaborates on how the study was designed and conducted on a mouse model of human type II diabetes.

[00:11:56]   The discussion turns to how the Rhodiola was administered after which dosages for both mice and humans are discussed.

[00:13:35]   Dr Mahtab explains the standardization of extracts in the study.

[00:15:03]   Can you do a study on humans? Carl makes a suggestion after Dr Mahtab’s answer.

[00:17:10]   Dr Mahtab eloquently explains how it came about that she decided 17 years ago that Rhodiola is such an amazing compound.

[00:20:26]    The similarities (if any) between cinnamon and Rhodiola are discussed.

[00:22:14]   Carl follows up with a question on the production of sirtuins and a relation or non-relation to Rhodiola.

[00:28:36]   Dr Mahtab answers a question on Rhodiola and senescent cells.

[00:30:10]   What else would intrigue people to know about the power of Rhodiola? Dr Mahtab responds.

[00:32:55]   Dr Mahtab shares her view on when it is best to take Rhodiola.

[00:34:58]   Dr Mahtab replies to a question of a listener on the bioavailability of Rhodiola.

[00:37:31]   She goes on to explain what a good solvent would be for Rhodiola.

[00:40:28]   The discussion digresses to dark chocolate and the misnomer of “low sugar or no sugar” labels as well as experimenting with glucose monitoring.

[00:45:00]   Carl shares an interesting story about his nephew, Tim.

[00:50:35]   Dr Mahtab shares why she personally does not take Rhodiola and cautions the audience on “natural” products and Carl shares another interesting story.