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The Importance of Folate for Boosting Immune System
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30:58 - 36:53 (05:55)

Folate is essential for a good immune system, especially for eliminating pre-cancer cells. Its adequacy enables the body to fight cancer, and a deficiency can cause devastating consequences.

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The immune system needs folate to get rid of pre-cancer cells in our body and it is critical to have good mechanisms in play to prevent cancer from growing and proliferating.
30:58 - 32:20 (01:22)
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Cancer Prevention
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The immune system needs folate to get rid of pre-cancer cells in our body and it is critical to have good mechanisms in play to prevent cancer from growing and proliferating. The question lies, at what point should we make changes if we identify pre-cancer cells in our body?

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The Importance of Folate for Boosting Immune System
Episode
Ep. 12: Dr. Rhonda Patrick on Life Extension, Performance, and More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Eating protein and taking in amino acids can lead to better dendrite growth and cognitive performance, as growth hormone induces the liver to make IGF1.
32:20 - 35:05 (02:44)
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Growth Hormone
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Eating protein and taking in amino acids can lead to better dendrite growth and cognitive performance, as growth hormone induces the liver to make IGF1.

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The Importance of Folate for Boosting Immune System
Episode
Ep. 12: Dr. Rhonda Patrick on Life Extension, Performance, and More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Dr. Jason Fung explains how fasting can activate a variety of antioxidant, DNA repair, and bad protein degrading genes associated with health and longevity.
35:05 - 36:53 (01:47)
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Fasting
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Dr. Jason Fung explains how fasting can activate a variety of antioxidant, DNA repair, and bad protein degrading genes associated with health and longevity. He also discusses the benefits of IGF1 for muscle repair, growth, and neurogenesis.

Chapter
The Importance of Folate for Boosting Immune System
Episode
Ep. 12: Dr. Rhonda Patrick on Life Extension, Performance, and More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show