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“There is so much to say when we talk about the NRF2 pathway and isothiocyanates like sulforaphane that we had to pack it into 47 minutes and break it into a few key sections. Key sections: For a more in-depth breakdown click the timeline link at the top of this page!”

“Clinical data suggest that taking supplemental ketones during fasting increases blood levels of ketones but decreases levels of free fatty acids, indicating that the body is no longer relying on stored fatty acids.”

“The pivotal role fiber plays in fueling good bacteria in the gut that act like "miniature drug factories" which produce compounds that regulate the immune system by increasing the number of T regulatory cells, which are specialized types of immune cells that keep the immune system in check and prevent autoimmune responses.”

“Robust scientific evidence indicates that consuming a plant-rich diet that provides vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytochemicals is healthier than consuming an all-meat diet. In this clip, Dr. Jed Fahey rebuts popular claims that an all-meat diet is healthful.”

“The menus were matched for presented calories, energy density, total sugar, sodium, and fiber, but not added sugar: much more of the ultra-processed diet's sugar was added rather than contained in fruit. Protein was also only approximately matched, at about 14% versus 15.6% of calories.”

“In a short intervention in 29 healthy young men, a daily sugar-sweetened beverage increased fasting glucose, C-reactive protein, and atherogenic LDL features within three weeks; this was a biomarker study, not a cancer trial.”

“In conjunction with a restricted eating window, meal frequency can also play a role. Two meals a day may be optimal for individuals who are predisposed to gaining weight while people not prone to weight gain may prefer to eat three times a day.”

“A 2025 meta-analysis found improved quality of life, no clear overall change in ejection fraction, and a borderline improvement in New York Heart Association functional class across a small set of trials.”

“Supplementation trials answer a different practical question: in VITAL, 1 gram of marine omega-3s daily did not significantly reduce the primary cardiovascular composite over 5.3 years, although total heart attacks were lower as a secondary outcome.”

“Practical steps include avoiding tobacco, minimizing alcohol, maintaining a healthy weight, eating varied plant foods, exercising, using recommended vaccines and sun protection, knowing family history, and following age- and risk-based screening guidance.”