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Stability and heat sensitivity of myrosinase enzyme in cruciferous vegetables | Jed Fahey

Posted on January 20th 2020 (about 4 years)
Views: 2808

Dr. Jed Fahey describes some of the factors that influence the conversion of myrosinase-driven conversion of glucoraphanin to sulforaphane.

Omega-3s in breast milk may improve brain function in infants | Biology of Breast Milk

Posted on September 22nd 2020 (over 3 years)
Views: 2770

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses the importance of omega-3 fatty acids in breast milk and their relevance for infant brain development.

Why the phytochemicals in plants may be better than the antioxidants | Dr. Mark Mattson

Posted on April 2nd 2022 (about 2 years)
Views: 2762

In this clip, Dr. Mark Mattson discusses our fascinating coevolution with plants and why mildly toxic phytochemicals promote longevity better than antioxidants.

Vitamin A deficiency can weaken the immune system | Rhonda Patrick

Posted on June 21st 2020 (almost 4 years)
Views: 2752

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses how vitamin A is involved in mounting an immune response.

Dr. David Sinclair’s personal sleep habits | David Sinclair

Posted on November 7th 2019 (over 4 years)
Views: 2751

In this clip, Dr. David Sinclair describes his personal sleep habits for optimal performance during his workday.

Factors that accelerate or slow epigenetic aging | Dr. Morgan Levine

Posted on May 21st 2022 (almost 2 years)
Views: 2742

In this clip, Drs. Levine and Patrick discuss genetic and environmental factors that can accelerate or slow epigenetic aging.

Will intermittent fasting affect human lifespan? | Dr. Mark Mattson

Posted on April 2nd 2022 (about 2 years)
Views: 2736

In this clip, Dr. Mark Mattson shares his opinions regarding the possible life-extension properties of intermittent fasting.

Why antibody-dependent enhancement is unlikely to occur in COVID-19 vaccines

Posted on September 29th 2021 (over 2 years)
Views: 2728

In this clip, Dr. Roger Seheult and Dr. Rhonda Patrick discuss why antibody-dependent enhancement is unlikely to occur with COVID-19 vaccines.

Fiber as part of a well-formulated ketogenic diet | Dominic D'Agostino

Posted on May 25th 2020 (almost 4 years)
Views: 2704

In this clip, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino describes the benefits of including fiber from diverse vegetable sources, both cooked and raw, within a ketogenic diet plan.

How epigenetic aging works and how it might be reversed | Dr. Morgan Levine

Posted on May 22nd 2022 (almost 2 years)
Views: 2684

In this clip, Drs. Levine and Patrick discuss the epigenetic changes that occur with age, including methylation of CpG sites.

Sulforaphane boosts detoxification of air pollutants benzene and acrolein | Rhonda Patrick

Posted on April 9th 2022 (about 2 years)
Views: 2678

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses the many ways in which sulforaphane aids the body in excreting harmful compounds.

Melted Test Tubes! DNA methylation, a "forensically stable" measure of aging | Steve Horvath

Posted on December 28th 2020 (over 3 years)
Views: 2675

The stability of methylation patterns on DNA samples means the data can be trusted more in the lab when investigating anti-aging interventions.

Quieting the thoughts that keep you awake with cognitive techniques | Ashley Mason, Ph.D.

Posted on April 1st 2022 (about 2 years)
Views: 2631

In this clip, Dr. Ashley Mason describes how cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia helps people take control of their thoughts to improve their sleep.

The four pillars of sleep: depth, duration, continuity and regularity | Matthew Walker

Posted on July 12th 2019 (almost 5 years)
Views: 2627

Dr. Matthew Walker describes the four essential pillars of sleep.

Biodistribution in different organs of the Pfizer BioNtech mRNA COVID-19 vaccine | Dr. Rhonda Patrick

Posted on October 1st 2021 (over 2 years)
Views: 2615

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses whether mRNA COVID-19 vaccines spread to different organs.

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