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This week, in another holiday edition of The Dr. Hyman Show, I’m highlighting a conversation with Dr. Rhonda Patrick, a leading expert in nutritional science and aging — a discussion that still feels incredibly important today. We dig into how hidden micronutrient deficiencies can influence metabolism, mood, longevity, and long-term health. Here’s to supporting our health in the year ahead. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why vitamin D is essential for longevity, immune health, and mood • How magnesium influences metabolism, blood sugar, and brain function • Why even “healthy” diets can leave us undernourished • What it takes to test and personalize your micronutrient intake Better aging starts by giving your cells what they’re missing. When your body has the right nutrients, it can repair, renew, and thrive at any stage of life. Here’s to a healthy start to the new year — I’m excited for what we’ll explore together. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Healthhttps://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Resultshttps://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Seed, PerfectAmino, Function Health, AirDoctor, LMNT and Pique. Visit seed.com/hyman and use code 20HYMAN for 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to bodyhealth.com and use code HYMAN20 for 20% off your first order. Join today at functionhealth.com/mark and use code MARK2026 to get $50 OFF toward your membership. Get cleaner air. Right now, you can get up to $300 off at airdoctorpro.com/drhyman. Get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order—just head to drinklmnt.com/hyman. Receive 20% off FOR LIFE + a free Starter Kit with a rechargeable frother and glass beaker at piquelife com/hyman.

As we wind down for the holiday season, we’ll be taking a short break. But I didn’t want to leave you without something meaningful to explore. So for today’s Monday episode, we’re revisiting one of our most powerful deep-dive topics of 2025.Thank you for being part of this community. We’ll be back in the new year with brand-new episodes and I truly can’t wait to share what’s coming next. In today’s episode, we feature four segments about hitting the reset button on our diet and lifestyle choices and establishing new behaviors for our overall wellbeing. We all get off track sometimes. Life gets busy, we indulge a little too much during the holidays, or we ignore the messages our body is sending us to sleep more and eat better. This can leave us feeling super sluggish, run-down, or unable to think clearly. This is what I call FLC syndrome? It’s when you feel like crap!  This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers. Head to ⁠⁠bioptimizers.com/hyman⁠⁠ and use code HYMAN to save 15%. Full-length episodes can be found here: How To Do The 10-Day Detox Are There Any Healthy Sugars And Sweeteners? How Much And What Types Of Exercise Are Needed To Age Well? The Surprising Key To Longevity

This week, in a special holiday edition of The Dr. Hyman Show, I’m revisiting a powerful conversation with Dr. Aseem Malhotra, a leading cardiologist and advocate for ethical, evidence-based medicine, where we unpacked the uncomfortable truths about cholesterol, statins, and what really drives heart disease. Wishing you a peaceful holiday week. We unpack: • Why LDL cholesterol isn’t the whole story when it comes to heart disease • How reducing inflammation and insulin resistance can better protect your heart • What statins can—and can’t—do to improve real cardiovascular outcomes • How industry influence shapes the prescriptions patients receive Better heart health starts with better information and real progress begins when we stop treating numbers and start treating what’s actually causing disease. Hope you have a peaceful holiday week. I look forward to continuing this journey together in the new year. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Big Bold Health, Sunlighten, Function Health and Pique. Get 20% off HTB Immune Energy Chews at bigboldhealth.com and use code DRMARK20. Head over to sunlighten.com and save up to $1400 or more this holiday season with code HYMAN. Join today at functionhealth.com/mark and use code MARK2026 to get $50 OFF toward your membership. Receive 20% off FOR LIFE + a free Starter Kit with a rechargeable frother and glass beaker at piquelife com/hym

As we wind down for the holiday season, we’ll be taking a short break. But I didn’t want to leave you without something meaningful to explore. So for today’s Monday episode, we’re revisiting one of our most powerful deep-dive topics of 2025.Thank you for being part of this community. We’ll be back in the new year with brand-new episodes and I truly can’t wait to share what’s coming next Did you know that sugar is lurking in more places than you might think, and it could be sabotaging your health in ways you never imagined? In this episode, I look back on my conversations with Dr. Richard Johnson and Dr. Robert Lustig. We examine how certain foods, especially those loaded with sugar, can trigger overeating, disrupt your metabolism, and lead to a cascade of health issues. Plus, I'll share practical strategies for detoxing from sugar, managing blood sugar levels, and reclaiming your health. ⁠This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers. Head to ⁠bioptimizers.com/hyman⁠ and use code HYMAN to save 15%. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: ⁠Why Sugar And Fructose Are So Deadly with Dr. Richard Johnson⁠ ⁠Depressed or Anxious? You May Never Eat Sugar Again After Watching This⁠ ⁠The True Dangers Of Sugar with Dr. Robert Lustig (0:00) Introduction and overview of health tools (0:57) The impact of sugar on weight gain and metabolism (2:18) Obesity, calorie intake, and food triggers (7:27) Weight regulation and survival mechanisms in animal studies (10:05) Processed foods and increased caloric intake (21:36) Sponsor: Benefits of quitting sugar for 14 days (23:19) HealthBite on sugar addiction and mental health (29:05) Gut health and its impact on mental health (34:20) Steps for a sugar detox and diet composition (45:29) Supplements, exercise, sleep, and stress management for blood sugar (47:52) Eight metabolic processes driving chronic disease (1:04:01) Summary and key to fixing metabolic processes

Wellness can feel complicated, but most of what matters for long, healthy living is surprisingly simple. In this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I sit down with my longtime friend Dr. Ezekiel “Zeke” Emanuel—oncologist, bioethicist, and author of Eat Your Ice Cream—to explore six core principles that support longevity, from food and movement to social connection and purpose. Zeke shares what we’re getting wrong about wellness, why community matters more than we think, and how small choices can reshape both our health and our healthcare system. Watch the full conversation on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. We discuss: • Why simple habits outperform extreme biohacks—and how to build them into daily life • How social connection protects your health as powerfully as diet and exercise • What to eat for longevity without tracking, restricting, or following trends • How movement, strength, and flexibility each support long-term health and function • What actually improves sleep when you can’t “try harder” to rest Longevity isn’t about obsession. It’s about balance, community, and simple choices. The basics still work, and they matter more than ever. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, Timeline, Function Health, AirDoctor and BON CHARGE. Get nutrient-dense, whole foods. Head to paleovalley.com/hyman for 15% off your first purchase. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 20% on Mitopure. Visit timeline.com/drhyman to get 20% off today. Join today at functionhealth.com/mark and use code MARK2026 to get $50 OFF toward your membership. Get cleaner air. Right now, you can get up to $300 off at airdoctorpro.com/drhyman. This holiday season get 25% off until December 31st. Head to boncharge.com to receive this offer today! (0:00) Introduction to the loneliness epidemic and wellness book critiques (0:39) Introduction of Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel and his book "Eat Your Ice Cream" (3:18) Dr. Emanuel's inspiration and contributions to food policy (5:20) Challenges and critiques in the wellness industry (7:01) The role of social relationships in health and longevity (10:11) Simplifying wellness and lessons from longevity hotspots (13:32) The obsessive focus on wellness and finding balance (15:32) Dietary impacts on wellness and combating loneliness (23:53) Strategies for building social connections and community (30:17) Insights from the Harvard Adult Development Study and other research (36:24) The role of food in health and the impact of cooking skills (47:18) The importance of home economics in health education (51:32) Addressing the health effects of ultra-processed foods (57:04) The significance of exercise, sleep, and preventive health measures (1:08:31) Meaning, purpose, and the importance of staying engaged (1:15:15) Creative rejuvenation and health care system challenges (1:18:00) Closing remarks and recommendations