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Nitrites & nitrates

Can you please explain difference between nitrites and nitrates in food? There seems to be quite a lot of confusion around these in general public.

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Ultradian Cycles, Chronotypes and sleeping patterns

In previous episodes, it was mentioned that most of us would be able to capitalize on an ultradian cycle around 9:30 am and 2 pm. We could also somewhat 'force' our body into a third one using caffeine and exercise as a tool. This all makes sense but my question is about the relevance of each chronotype. According to my genetic testing, I should wake around 8:50 am, I currently wake at 7 am and would like to attempt to fit three of these optimized ultradian cycles into my day. If I was to take at 7 am how would I achieve this? Also are Chronotypes relevant to our genetic sleeping patterns? Big thanks!

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Enhancing stimulant medication effectivenes and reducing side effects

Hi Dr. Huberman, Thank you for the new podcast AMA format! I've recently been prescribed Vyvanse for treating ADHD. I find it's very effective in making me focus at work, but makes me suffer in most other aspects of my life. The main drawbacks I'm experiencing is the short duration (~6 hours compared to the advertised 12-14 hours), physical anxiety, high heart rate and blood pressure leading to not being able to exercise while on it. How do I help my psychiatrist solve these issues? Is there any suggestion I can make? Kind Regards, L

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EMDR supplement regime

For someone planning to undergo EMDR therapy, would you recommend to take or avoid certain supplements right before or after a session? Which supplements should we be taking daily thoughout the whole period the sessions are completed, and which to avoid?

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Regenerating the eyes.

Hi there, There are considerable effort to bring back vision for patients that have degenerative eye diseases. Stem cells, genetic treatments, optogenetics, light therapy etc. I am particularly interested in research on regeneration of the retina. There are several exciting opportunities here. For example: Derek Van der.kooy's lab discovered the retinal stem cells. Another more commercial example is Jcyte from California. However, as I am not educated on these topics, I wonder what are your thoughts on therapeutic benefits of these sorts of stem cells for retina regeneration. I dont really understand the effectiveness of these promising therapeutics. How much vision can a patient hope to regain. I guess I am asking a broad question. Looking forward to your answer. Thanks in advance! Kind regards, Varun