Related Episodes for STUDY: Increasing sulforaphane bioavailability from broccoli through exogenous myrosinase.

“A pooled analysis estimated effects of about 0.07 standard deviation for global cognition and 0.06 for episodic memory, providing evidence that a standard multivitamin can support selected cognitive outcomes in some older adults.”

“Omega-6 fatty acids are found in vegetable oils and nuts, whereas omega-3 fatty acids are primarily found in fatty fish. Although older studies showed that the ratio of omega-6s to omega-3s in blood were cause for concern, Dr. Harris explains that those concerns are likely unfounded.”

“Dr. Bruce Ames' Triage Theory Dr. Ames proposed that the body does a strategic rationing so that those proteins and enzymes in the body which are essential for short-term survival get their share of vitamins and minerals at the expense of other proteins and enzymes that are essential for long-term survival.”

Dr. Levine shares personal habits she has developed to slow aging, including exercise, a plant-based diet, and time-restricted eating.

“A few examples of genes with common polymorphism discussed are MTHFR and folate, NBPF3 and vitamin B6, FUT2 and vitamin B12, BCMO1 and beta-carotene, FADS2 and omega-3 fatty acids, CYP2R1 and vitamin D, PEMT and choline as well as APOE4 and FOXO3.”

“Protein blending is another practical strategy. A trial comparing an equivalent dose of a corn, pea, and canola blend with milk protein found no difference in post-meal muscle protein synthesis in healthy young men.”

“In a controlled crossover study of eight healthy men, a high-PPO banana smoothie produced an 84% lower peak concentration of circulating flavan-3-ol metabolites than a flavan-3-ol capsule.”

“A meta-analysis led by Dr. Stuart Phillips found that individuals consuming 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily while engaging in resistance training increased their muscle mass by 27% and their strength by 10%, compared to those who trained without extra protein.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.

Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.