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“Dr. Patrick states that she has no affiliation with the named supplement company. Sulforaphane activates NRF2-regulated cellular stress-response pathways. Its precursor, glucoraphanin, depends on myrosinase for conversion, so formulation can strongly affect exposure.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.

“Sulforaphane switches on mechanisms that protect against cancer and other environmental insults. Sulforaphane is produced when the plants' cells are damaged by chewin or chopping and some culinary "hacks" favor its production.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses protein needs, choline in pregnancy, urolithin A, melatonin's benefits and risks, and creatine's effects on liver health.

“The clip also raises questions about micronutrient status. A systematic review found a slight association between vitamin D status and total testosterone, with substantial heterogeneity, and concluded that both may reflect overall health status.”

“In a small study of 10 men, twice-weekly sauna sessions for three months altered sperm production and function, with recovery documented during follow-up after sauna use stopped. Sperm outcomes and circulating testosterone are distinct measures of reproductive function.”

“But what does the science say? In this Aliquot, Dr. Jed Fahey and I discuss the pros and cons of eating meat as well as the confounding factors that may influence the risks associated with meat consumption.”

“A growing body of evidence suggests that exogenous lactate or beta-hydroxybutyrate may be useful in the treatment of traumatic brain injury. These compounds allow glucose to be spared as an energy source and instead be utilized in the synthesis of the antioxidant glutathione, which is vital following a brain injury.”

“Parents and care providers of children and adults with autism often report that fever temporarily ameliorates the altered behavioral patterns of their charges. Emerging scientific data corroborates these reports, suggesting that triggering the body's fever response might offer promise as a therapeutic strategy for people with autism.”

“Parents and care providers of children and adults with autism often report that fever temporarily ameliorates the altered behavioral patterns of their charges. Emerging scientific data corroborates these reports, suggesting that triggering the body's fever response might offer promise as a therapeutic strategy for people with autism.”