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The Benefits of Sulforaphane for the Brain
18:17 - 26:42 (08:25)
Compounds like sulforaphane found in broccoli and broccoli sprouts have been shown to activate the glutathione pathway in the brain, regulating genes related to glutathione production and detoxification of harmful compounds.
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Discussing the issue with anecdotal evidence and its limitations when analyzing dietary changes from a carnivore to an omnivore diet.
18:17 - 19:44 (01:27)
Summary
Discussing the issue with anecdotal evidence and its limitations when analyzing dietary changes from a carnivore to an omnivore diet.
ChapterThe Benefits of Sulforaphane for the Brain
EpisodeDr. Rhonda Patrick: Micronutrients for Health & Longevity
PodcastHuberman Lab
Eating broccoli sprouts can activate glutathione in the brain, which regulates genes involved in detoxifying compounds from our food.
19:44 - 23:10 (03:25)
Summary
Eating broccoli sprouts can activate glutathione in the brain, which regulates genes involved in detoxifying compounds from our food. Adding ground mustard seed powder to cooked broccoli can increase sulforaphane by fourfold, making it even more effective in activating the Nrf2 pathway.
ChapterThe Benefits of Sulforaphane for the Brain
EpisodeDr. Rhonda Patrick: Micronutrients for Health & Longevity
PodcastHuberman Lab
The guest speaker discusses Moringa and its similarity to sulforaphane in activating the Nrf2 pathway, and the importance of using a specific brand that has been researched by expert Jed Fahey.
23:10 - 25:01 (01:50)
Summary
The guest speaker discusses Moringa and its similarity to sulforaphane in activating the Nrf2 pathway, and the importance of using a specific brand that has been researched by expert Jed Fahey.
ChapterThe Benefits of Sulforaphane for the Brain
EpisodeDr. Rhonda Patrick: Micronutrients for Health & Longevity
PodcastHuberman Lab
The activator of Nrf2 is a protein that binds to a specific sequence in genes, turning them on or off.
25:01 - 26:42 (01:41)
Summary
The activator of Nrf2 is a protein that binds to a specific sequence in genes, turning them on or off. This process can be activated by supplements that have a variety of health benefits including fighting airborne carcinogens and increasing glutathione levels.