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“Watercress is a cruciferous vegetable that contains a precursor to sulforaphane and other isothiocyanates such as allyl isothiocyanate. I talk about this watercress study and so much more in a comprehensive video on broccoli sprouts and sulforaphane and their effects on cancer, mortality, aging, the brain, heart disease and more! Video link: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/sulforaphane”

“The research on vitamin D supplementation and its effects on the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes is extensive and often yields inconsistent results. This review investigates the factors contributing to the diverse outcomes observed in response to vitamin D therapy for type 2 diabetes, including bioavailability, sex, and autoimmune disorders.”

“FTA: > Rats fed a fiber supplement while on a high fat and high sugar diet show a much lower weight gain than those who did not eat the fiber, a study shows. A team of researchers says the study helps scientists better understand the mechanisms of weight control and energy balance.”

“In this clip from his FoundMyFitness interview with Dr. Rhonda Patrick, Dr. Luc van Loon explains that protein requirements adapt to habitual high or low intake, but the size and clinical meaning of that adaptation remain uncertain.”

“Other cohorts have produced less consistent cancer findings, so the strongest practical message is to meet magnesium needs through foods such as leafy greens, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains, with supplements individualized for diet, kidney function, and medications.”

“Evidence suggests that creatine, a nutritional supplement that participates in cellular metabolism, enhances cognitive function in older adults. This review describes creatine’s roles in brain metabolism and highlights its potential as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.”

“Dr. Patrick also discusses vitamin D and potassium as nutrients that are commonly worth assessing. Vitamin D status varies with sun exposure, diet, skin pigmentation, age, and body composition, while potassium-rich foods help support blood-pressure regulation.”

“In a separate analysis of seven intervention trials involving people with type 2 diabetes, HbA1c fell by about 0.71 percentage points, total cholesterol by 23 mg/dL, and LDL cholesterol by 22 mg/dL.”

“The best way to know how much vitamin D to supplement with is to get a blood test before and after supplementation.”