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“It helps block the production of harmful compounds in the body, switches on the production of protective enzymes, and reduces inflammation. While broccoli sprouts are rich sources of sulforaphane, supplements containing sulforaphane or its precursor, glucoraphanin, are available.”

“People who experience toxic stress often develop a profile of perseverative cognition – a prolonged response to stress that manifests as worrying or rumination and is characterized by accelerated biomarkers of aging, shortened telomeres, and inflammation.”

“These changes drive processes that improve cellular respiration, reduce inflammation, enhance memory, and provide protection from cancer – critical aspects in slowing the effects of aging and promoting longevity.”

“It does this by increasing brown fat and enhancing mitochondrial biogenesis – obvious ways to help the body stay warm. But the downstream effects of the response include reduced inflammation, improved mood, and – at least in endurance athletes – better performance.”

“For example, fibrinogen, a protein involved in blood coagulation and inflammation, can be neurotoxic when it deposits in the brain. Fibrinogen deposition activates microglial cells leading to neuroinflammation.”

“An individual's toxic burden may contribute to their poor metabolic function, inflammation, and cognitive dysfunction. Sauna use, which induces substantial sweat losses, promotes detoxication, however, and improves overall health.”

“Several biomarkers can be measured that estimate biological age as it compares to chronological age. These include IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor 1), insulin, glucose, C-reactive protein (a measure of systemic inflammation), triglycerides, and blood pressure.”

“Air pollution leaves a biological fingerprint on our lungs, our blood vessels, and even our brains, eroding the body's defenses, triggering inflammation, weakening the blood-brain barrier, and accelerating cognitive decline.”

“By studying ischemic wounds, which are analogous to an aged brain or clogged arteries, researchers observed increased blood flow when ketone levels were elevated. Nutritional ketosis may also reduce neural inflammation which may be a predictor of seizure in epilepsy.”

“Reducing inflammation may be beneficial for a variety of physical and mental conditions. In this clip, Wim Hof shares his personal story that led to his passionate pursuit of how we can harness the body's innate ability to heal itself.”