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The Science of Blueberries for Brain and Vascular Health

Oct 6, 2026

“I am simply choosing not to blend them into my blueberry smoothie when the goal is to maximize polyphenol exposure.".(https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/blueberry-solocast)'] A 2023 banana-smoothie study caught Rhonda's attention because the effect was unusually large and the mechanism made biological sense.”

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Up to 75 percent of breast cancers associated with modifiable factors like obesity, smoking, and inactivity | Ruth Patterson

Jul 12, 2019

“In this clip, Dr. Ruth Patterson discusses how healthful choices, such as even modest weight loss, can have beneficial effects that reduce the risk of breast cancer and a variety of other diseases.”

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Broccoli sprouts as an unconventional treatment for H. Pylori (gastric ulcer-associated bacteria) | Jed Fahey

Jan 26, 2020

“Antibiotic therapy is commonly used to eradicate the bacterium, but sulforaphane, an isothiocyanate compound derived from broccoli, has been shown to reduce H. pylori populations markedly, and may offer a more cost-effective means of treating H.”

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Cancer manipulates biologically useful systems to its selfish advantage (dual role of autophagy)

Jul 15, 2019

“Autophagy is thought to be part of a coordinated biological process that is important for exposing cancer cells to the immune system, ultimately leading to their weakening and death. However, the relationship between autophagy and cancer is complicated.”

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Are certain types of inflammation beneficial? | Tim Ferriss

Jun 1, 2020

“These transient stressors induce the expression of genes that process inflammatory molecules. In this clip, Tim Ferriss and Dr. Rhonda Patrick discuss acute versus chronic inflammation and how supplemental antioxidants can negate some of the benefits of exercise.”

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Dr. Bruce Ames Talks CHORI-Bar Weight Loss

Jul 4, 2015

“The bar was formulated to be moderate in calories (107 kcal/≈25 g bar), but nutrient dense, with a polyphenolic-rich matrix of fruit, walnuts, and non-alkali-processed dark chocolate, supplemental vitamins, minerals, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a blend of insoluble and soluble fibers, protein, and glutamine.”

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Chronic inflammation accelerates epigenetic aging: transposon and HIV virus-associated aging

Dec 31, 2020

“Chronic inflammation as a contributor to aging is not an especially new idea. Here, too, epigenetic clock evidence does seem to see this relationship. There is also evidence that HIV accelerates epigenetic aging.”

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How Cryotherapy Affects the Brain, the Immune System, Metabolism, and Athletic Performance

Feb 12, 2016

“Perhaps the most clear-cut examples of cryotherapy’s beneficial effects are observed in the brain, where levels of the hormone and neurotransmitter norepinephrine – responsible for vigilance, attention, focus, and positive mood – increase markedly when the body is exposed to extreme cold.”

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How Omega-3s and Creatine Support Muscle and Recovery

Mar 14, 2025

“Dr. Patrick explains that omega-3 fatty acids may help preserve muscle during periods of immobilization, illness, or injury, while Brady Holmer describes creatine as a practical daily tool for training capacity, strength, and recovery.”

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Curcumin, Urolithin A, and Glutamine: What Human Trials Show

Apr 24, 2026

“Healthy, well-nourished adults can usually synthesize enough, and athlete trials have not found consistent improvements in immune measures, aerobic performance, body composition, or intestinal permeability from routine supplementation.”

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