Turmeric: an example of plant hormesis and the benefit of mild stressors | Dr. Darya & Kevin Rose
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In this episode, Dr. Rhonda Patrick chats with Dr. Darya Rose and Kevin Rose. Dr. Patrick reviews tumeric's hormetic ability to increase detoxification enzymes in the body.
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A family of enzymes involved in the metabolism of many drugs and xenobiotics (foreign substances). Cytochrome P450 enzymes use iron as a cofactor to detoxify xenobiotics and oxidize fats for cellular energy production.
A bioactive compound found in green tea. EGCG is a type of catechin. It is a potent scavenger of reactive oxygen species and has demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticarcinogenic properties in both clinical and in vitro studies.
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